By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
February 9, 2026
An important transportation project in Douglas County will receive federal funding this year. On Feb. 3, President Donald Trump signed a five-bill appropriations ‘minibus’ (a spending bill that includes fewer than 12 regular appropriations bills)…
An important transportation project in Douglas County will receive federal funding this year. On Feb.…
Read MoreDecember 12, 2025
If you travel along County Line Road between University Boulevard and Broadway, please be aware of an upcoming full roadway closure as part of the ongoing County Line Road Widening and Reconstruction project. What: A…
If you travel along County Line Road between University Boulevard and Broadway, please be aware…
Read MoreOctober 30, 2025
If you enjoy outdoor recreation along the South Platte River, you’ll want to plan for some traffic delays near Scraggy Viewpoint and Sugar Creek Road. Following significant shoulder loss along a section of Platte River…
If you enjoy outdoor recreation along the South Platte River, you’ll want to plan for…
Read MoreOctober 22, 2025
You know that the weather in Colorado can have a big impact on road safety and transportation. With winter weather fast approaching, now is the time to make sure you know what to expect if…
You know that the weather in Colorado can have a big impact on road safety…
Read MoreOctober 15, 2025
Over the past year, we’ve been working with residents, community groups and local leaders to shape the 2050 Douglas County Transportation Plan (DCTP). This plan lays out a vision for how we’ll invest in roads,…
Over the past year, we’ve been working with residents, community groups and local leaders to…
Read MoreAugust 20, 2025
Pictured at US 85 ribbon-cutting event: Ellie Reynolds, President and CEO of Douglas County Economic Development Corporation; Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle; Commissioner Abe Laydon; Eric Rysner, Highlands Ranch Metro District Board; Mike McNish, Kraemer North…
Pictured at US 85 ribbon-cutting event: Ellie Reynolds, President and CEO of Douglas County Economic…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
We are planning for the future—and your voice is a critical part of the process. The 2050 Transportation Plan is a forward-looking effort to create a smarter, safer, and more connected transportation system across Douglas…
We are planning for the future—and your voice is a critical part of the process.…
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025
If you drive US 85, you know the “gap” that still needs to be widened between Sedalia and Castle Rock. On Thursday, July 17, the full U.S. House Appropriations Committee passed a bill including $500,000…
If you drive US 85, you know the “gap” that still needs to be widened…
Read MoreJuly 14, 2025
From wildfire-fighting helicopters to upgraded stormwater systems that reduce flooding, public safety is always a top priority in Douglas County. That’s why crews will begin critical repairs to Lincoln Avenue between Stonegate Parkway and Keystone…
From wildfire-fighting helicopters to upgraded stormwater systems that reduce flooding, public safety is always a…
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