Denver Metro Bridge Maintenance

About the Project:

Work will occur along two roadways, Interstate 76 and I-225. The first phase of the bridge maintenance project will happen along I-76 from Second Creek to 144th Avenue, Mile Point 16.75 to MP 21. Crews will then move operations to I-225 from southbound I-25 to northbound I-225 at MP 0.02. The following location will be on the southbound I-225 ramp at Vaughn Way from MP 70.25 to 70.6. The final phase of this project will be along I-225 at 28th Avenue at MP 11.05.Work will primarily consist of removing and replacing expansion joints on five structures and placing a polyester concrete overlay on two structures. It also includes concrete pavement work, joint sealant and minor guardrail repairs.

Project Location Maps

I-76 at Second Creek and 144th
I-76 at Second Creek and 144th


I-225, Southbound I-25 to Northbound I-225
I-225, Southbound I-25 to Northbound I-225
I-225 at 28th Avenue
I-225 at 28th Avenue


CO 83 and I-225 Ramp
CO 83 and I-225 Ramp

Work this Week & Lane Closures I-76 at Second Creek to 144th Avenue

Work this Week & Lane Closures I-225 at Southbound I-25 to Northbound I-225

Work this Week & Lane Closures Southbound I-225 Ramp - Vaugn Way

Work this Week & Lane Closures I-225 & 28th Avenue

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $7.4 Million
  • Contractor: ABCO Contracting, Inc.
  • Timeline: October 2024 to October 2025, with a winter shutdown from December 2024 through March 2025
  • Location: I-76 and I-225 
    • Nearest Town/City: Brighton & Aurora
    • Mile Point(s):
      • Adams County (I-76):
        • MP 16.75 to MP 21
        • MP 11.05
      • Arapahoe County (I-225):
        • MP 0.02 
        • MP 70.25 to MP 70.6
    • County: Adams & Arapahoe

Project Benefits

  • The project will improve and prolong the life of the bridge
  • Bridge maintenance has many essential benefits, including increasing the bridge's lifespan, protecting the surface and structure from water and de-icing agents and improving rideability

Work Schedule:

  • Night-time work hours range from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday

Traffic Impacts:

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in
    either direction throughout the duration of the project
  • Lane closures, guided by flaggers and pilot cars, will have up to 15-minute
    delays
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures