Denver Metro Railroad Expansion Device Repairs
About the Project
This work consists of saw cutting, removing, and disposing of existing deteriorated bridge deck and approach slab concrete for structures E-17-OR and E-17-PQ. The contractor will install inlet protection in all of the bridge inlets. They will repair the deck (Class 2 or 3), remove and replace the expansion devices, seal the deck with concrete sealer, apply permanent paving markings and repair the drainage and slope paving at structure E-17-PQ.
Removal operations shall be conducted so that the traveling public is protected, and so that interference with the traveling public using the structure is minimized.
The project includes:
- Removal and replacement of expansion devices
- Joint, deck and drainage repairs
- Concrete sealing
- Slope paving
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: Between $1 million and $5 million
- Contractor: Native Sun
- Timeline: June 23 to Dec. 21, 2025
- Location: I-25 exit to I-70, I-225 over Smith Road, Buckley Road over I-76, and the north abutment of the bridge
- Nearest Town/City: Denver
- Mile Point(s): Not applicable
- County: Denver and Adams

Project Benefits
- More information coming soon
Work Schedule
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Traffic Impacts
Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:
- Signs will be posted to alert motorists to the closures and available detour routes
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures