CO 83 & US 40 Intersection Improvements

Project Facts

  • Cost: $1.25 million
  • Contractor: Jalisco International, Inc.
  • Timeline: March - September 2019
  • Location: East Colfax Avenue (US 40) and Dunkirk Street in Aurora; and South Parker Road (CO 83) and Longs Way in Parker

CO 83 & US 40 Intersection Improvements

Work this Week
May 19-25

  • Sunday - Saturday: Left lane closed in both directions if E. Colfax Avenue between Ceylon and Epana streets
  • Monday - Wednesday: E. Colfax Avenue closed at Dunkirk Street
  • 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday: Right-turn pockets closed intermittently along all four corners at the E. Colfax Avenue and Dunkirk Street intersection

In May 2019, crews started work on this safety and traffic-operations improvement project at the following intersections in Douglas and Arapahoe counties:

  • Colorado Highway 83 (South Parker Road) and Longs Way in Parker
    Crews will install a raised median island at South Parker Road and Longs Way. Other work includes installing new curb ramps, curb and gutter work, and adding signs and striping.
  • Work hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday - Friday
  • Expect lane closures and restricted left turns.
  • US Highway 40 (East Colfax Avenue) and Dunkirk Street in Aurora
    Crews will widen the road to realign the left-turn lanes on East Colfax Avenue. Other work includes paving, signal work, drainage improvements, installing new curb ramps, curb and gutter work, and adding signs and striping.
  • Work hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
  • Expect lane closures and restricted left turns.