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.
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.
In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, all Douglas County offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 on our online services page.
Planning/DesignUnder Construction
The 2025 Construction season has been COMPLETED in and around Highlands Ranch!
The 2026 Construction season will start in early 2026 (more specific dates will be available soon).
For more information about the 2025 specific project locations, please read the “Description” section below.
Having a reliable roadway network is essential. Douglas County assures the existing transportation infrastructures in Highlands Ranch are maintained and preserved through the following improvement programs: Capital Improvements, Drainage, Street Paving, Sidewalk Repairs, Traffic Operations (signals, signings, and markings); Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Management Center (TMC); and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails.
The following construction projects are located within (or immediately surrounding) Highlands Ranch – please click on their links below for further information:
Broadway and Highlands Ranch Parkway Intersection
C-470 Trail & University Blvd Pedestrian Grade Separation Improvements
County Line Road Widening & Reconstruction (University to Broadway)
County Line Road / Inverness Improvement Project
Highlands Ranch Drainage Projects
Highlands Ranch Neighborhood Improvements for Sidewalk & Paving (2025)
US 85 Widening Project from Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470
