Federal Boulevard Signal Improvements

About the Project

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  • Replacing the outdated signals with new signal poles, mast arms and signal equipment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