Vasquez Boulevard Improvements Project completes significant milestone on E. 62nd Avenue

Adams County — The Vasquez Boulevard Improvements project reached a major milestone in late February with the completion of widening work along E. 62nd Avenue between Vasquez Boulevard and Parkway Avenue. The roadway is now reopened to through traffic, and business access is available from E. 62nd Avenue.

Westbound traffic from E. 62nd Avenue will only be able to access northbound Colorado Highway 2 until the median along Vasquez Boulevard is complete in summer 2026. Eastbound traffic will have full access through the roadway. The on and off ramps between Vasquez Boulevard and CO 2 near E. 63rd Avenue have also been completed, and the right turn from northbound CO 2 onto eastbound 63rd Avenue has been reopened.

With this work complete, the project will now transition to improvements in the Vasquez Boulevard median. On March 16, crews will begin work between E. 60th to E. 64th avenues. This phase will include median installation, curb and gutter work, guardrail installation and preparation work for a turn lane and acceleration lane along Vasquez Boulevard.

This work will take place behind a barrier with minimal impacts to the traveling public. North and southbound traffic lanes on Vasquez Boulevard will be slightly realigned, but all lanes will remain open for this portion of the project. This work is expected to be complete in the summer of 2026.

Traffic Impacts

• Motorists should expect various lane shifts, single lane closures, shoulder closures and turn lane closures on Vasquez Boulevard and all cross streets between E. 60th and E. 64th avenues and anticipate potential delays
• Normal working hours will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Potential daytime work on Saturdays may occur periodically throughout the project
• There will be periodic night work throughout the project. Night work will take place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday evenings
• Motorists should watch for heavy equipment exiting and entering the work zone
• Motorists are urged to drive with caution, heed the signs, do not speed, and leave plenty of following distance
• Go to COtrip.org for the latest information on lane and road closures

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 720-795-9420
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/vasquezimprovements

Project Background

The project will improve motorist and pedestrian facilities to enhance connectivity along this vital north-south local transportation corridor in Commerce City. The improvements will help link and move people and goods, create a safer commuter experience and adapt to future travel demands.