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.
Under Construction
Updated December 26, 2025
Construction started on April 16, 2025, and the project is anticipated to be completed in September 2026.
See “Schedule” section below for more information.
Background
In 2020, Douglas County began planning efforts to widen and improve Hilltop Road from Legend High School to Flintwood Road on Singing Hills Drive. It was determined that the current two-lane configuration could no longer effectively accommodate the larger traffic volumes. Improvements to this vital stretch of roadway will increase mobility and safety in the area – ensuring all road users can safely use the Douglas County facilities for years to come. The design life of this new roadway configuration is 20 years.
Project Overview (Phase 1)
Douglas County will construct improvements to the existing Hilltop Road, between Legend High School and the Crestview Drive/Village Road intersection on Hilltop Road. The project consists of:
Phase 1 Schedule – Hilltop Road from Legend High School to Crestview Drive/Village Road
Phase 2 Schedule – Hilltop Road from Crestview Drive/Village Road to Alpine Drive
Phase 3 Schedule – Alpine Drive on Hilltop Road to Flintwood Road on Singing Hills Road
Week of Dec. 28 and Jan. 4:
Holiday Construction Hours:
Please keep the following holiday construction hours in mind for the Hilltop Road Improvements Project.
Utility Disruption Notice on Dec. 19:
On Dec. 19, crews inadvertently damaged a CORE Electric utility line within the project limits, resulting in a power outage for nearby residents. Our crews responded quickly and safely to address the issue. Following the incident, the project team met to review the cause and implement additional procedures to prevent similar occurrences. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience. If you have any questions about your CORE Electric service, please contact them directly
General Construction Impacts:
Facility update: Existing utility facilities and services are currently being relocated on the Hilltop Road corridor between Legend High School and Alpine Drive (this started in mid-March of 2025). There will be intermittent lane closures and some traffic impacts, however, most of the work is outside of the roadway.
Please note that parking in the dirt area east of Legend High School is not permitted. This is Douglas County right-of-way. We ask that the public obey the no parking signs and park at the high school for related events. Cars parked in this area may be ticketed by the DC Sheriff’s Office.
