Santa Fe Bridge Repair

About the Project

Colorado Department of Transportation is completing interim repairs on the Santa Fe Drive (US 85) flyover bridge to eastbound C-470 near Pier 7 in Douglas County. During a recent inspection, the team identified structural deterioration at the pier location. Monitoring equipment has been installed, and traffic has been shifted away from the affected area as a precaution while repairs are completed.

The restriction is limited to the left-hand shoulder. Weight restrictions only impact heavy, overweight trucks. Standard passenger traffic is not impacted.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $2.5 million
  • Contractor: Ames Construction, Inc.
  • Timeline: February 2026 to June 2026
  • Location: Southbound Santa Fe Drive (US 85) to EB C-470 flyover bridge, Pier 7
    • Nearest Town/City: LIttleton/Highlands Ranch
    • Mile Point(s): MP 200 to MP 201
    • County: Douglas

Project Benefits

  • Improve safety for motorists by addressing structural deterioration at Pier 7
  • Restore the bridge’s structural integrity
  • Continued reliability on this connection between Santa Fe Drive (US 85) and eastbound C-470

Work Schedule

  • Work is expected to begin in early February and continue into early summer 2026
  • Some overnight work may be required
  • Traffic control setups may be adjusted as needed based on construction activities and safety requirements

Traffic Impacts

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

  • A left-hand shoulder closure near the bridge, with barrels and cones in place to shift loads away from the affected area
  • Heavy, overweight truck restrictions on the bridge until repairs are complete
  • Occasional lane or ramp closures as construction progresses. Impacts are weather dependent
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures