CO 83 & US 40 Intersection Improvements

Project complete

About the Project

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. to 2 p.m., Monday to 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. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
  • Expect lane closures and restricted left turns.

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