Federal Boulevard Signal Improvements

About the Project

This will be a safety and traffic flow improvement project at two intersections on Federal Boulevard in the City and County of Denver.

Work at 41st Avenue includes:

  • Replacing the outdated signals with new signal poles, mast arms and signal equipment
  • Add new sections of sidewalk and new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps
  • Restripe the intersection

The West Bayaud Avenue location will receive the following:

  • Pedestrian crossing signals
  • Push buttons
  • Crosswalks
  • New striping

Work this Week & Lane Closures for Federal Boulevard Signal Improvements

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $935,000
  • Contractor: Adiona Transportation Solutions
  • Timeline: December 2025 to January 2026
  • Location: US 287 and CO 88 
    • Nearest Town/City: Denver
    • Mile Point(s): MP 285 to MP 285.5
    • County: Denver
Location map for the Federal Boulevard Signal Improvement Project
Location map for the Federal Boulevard Signal Improvement Project

Project Benefits

  • Better control traffic movements through both intersections
  • Provide safe crossings for pedestrians and cyclists

Work Schedule

  • Begins on Dec. 8, 2025 with a duration of about eight to 10 weeks
  • Construction schedule is weather dependent and subject to change
  • Regular working hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday
  • Some overnight and weekend work is also expected

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Single lane closures at 41st Avenue during daytime hours, Monday to Friday
  • Single lane closures will also be in place in both directions of Federal Boulevard at West Bayaud Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
  • Brief traffic holds will be implemented at 41st Avenue during overnight mast arm placement. This work will be managed by uniformed traffic control personnel to maintain safety
  • Two-way traffic will be maintained
  • Pedestrian and ADA access will remain in place for the duration of the project
  • Signs and construction devices will be present at both locations to alert motorists and pedestrians to work zone restrictions
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures