Colorado Boulevard Resurfacing Project

About the Project:

The Colorado Department of Transportation in cooperation with prime contractor Brannan Sand and Gravel, began a resurfacing project in June on Colorado Boulevard (CO State Highway 2). The project zone stretches over two miles between Denver and Adams Counties from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Mile Point 7.44) to US Highway 6 (Mile Point 9.77). The scope of work includes concrete curb ramp upgrades in nine locations, and a mill and overlay process to resurface the roadway. The project is anticipated to be completed in October, 2023.

Sunrise over a newly resurfaced section of Colorado Boulevard in August 2023
Sunrise over a newly resurfaced section of Colorado Boulevard in August 2023

Project Benefits

  • Creating smoother more enjoyable travel paths for all motorists.
  • Enhancing the safety and longevity of the roadway surface for the traveling public.
  • Providing greater accessibility with curb ramp upgrades in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Project Schedule:

  • Work began in late June and is anticipated to be completed in October 2023.
  • From June into July, crews will be upgrading curb ramps during daytime hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some daytime operations may continue on select days through August and September.
  • Work transitioned to nighttime hours in late July, which will continue through the end of the project for milling and paving operations.
  • General nighttime working hours will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning.

Travel Impacts:

  • During daytime hours, travelers can expect single lane closures in both north and southbound lanes for curb ramp upgrades.
  • During nighttime hours, travelers can expect double lane closures in both north and southbound lanes for milling and paving operations. Night work will take place from July to October.
  • The project team does not anticipate major delays during working hours, however drivers are encouraged to account for up to 10 minutes of extra travel time.
  • Please exercise extreme caution while traveling through the work zone. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.
  • Motorcyclists are advised to use extra caution while traveling on milled sections of roadway, as loose gravel and uneven surfaces will be present.

Work this Week & Lane Closures
Colorado Boulevard Resurfacing

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $3,269,122
  • Contractor: Brannan Sand and Gravel
  • Timeline: June through October 2023
  • Location: CO 2 (Colorado Blvd.) from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to US 6 
    • Nearest Town/City: Northbound from Denver and moving toward Commerce City
    • Mile Point(s): 7.47 to 9.50
    • County: Denver & Adams
Colorado Boulevard project Map
Colorado Boulevard Resurfacing project Map