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.
Planning/DesignUnder Construction

Storm Sewer UV CIPP Lining Project – updated March 27, 2026
Douglas County’s contractor will be starting the Highlands Ranch Small Storm Sewer UV Lining Project next week (March 30) and it will continue until April 17, 2026. The contractor will be at multiple sites throughout the project and should be at each site approximately one (1) day each, weather, and equipment dependent. Next week they are anticipating being on Burntwood, just south of Highlands Ranch Parkway; on Goldsmith right across from Springer Park; on Dad Clark just north of Broadway and Sunset Ridge in the cul de sac. There will be on street parking restrictions in place and flaggers will be in place during work hours to control traffic; there may be small delays associated with this work.
For more information about Highlands Ranch 2026 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
County Line Road Widening & Reconstruction (University to Broadway)
County Line Road / Inverness Improvement Project