Traffic Alerts – March 2024
This alert page is a one-stop shop to keep up with construction, maintenance, and repair projects around Douglas County. Updates are added throughout the month as we receive information. Check back regularly to see what’s happening that might impact you. Keep in mind all projects are weather dependent.
Current projects in unincorporated Douglas County:
- Bayou Gulch Road
- Quebec & University/Lincoln Signal & Intersection Reconstruction Project
- US 85 from Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470
Other Projects in Douglas County and surrounding areas that will affect traffic:
- City of Castle Pines Road Projects
- City of Lone Tree Road Projects
- Town of Castle Rock Road Projects
- Town of Parker Road Projects
US 85 / Daniels Park Rd Intersection Traffic Signal (CDOT is managing this project)
Traffic impacts: Construction will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday starting in March 2024. Construction is anticipated to be completed and the traffic signal fully operational prior to July 1, 2024. View more information about the project. For further information, please contact Josh Breedlove, CDOT [email protected]
Roxborough Park Rd Construction
This project started on February 20, 2024. This work involves scrapers and haul trucks traveling from east to west on Roxborough Park Road, creating stockpile placement for filing 7A in Sterling Ranch. A Traffic Control plan is in place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. No Saturday work is planned. Anticipated Completion will be towards the end of February 2024. For further information, please contact John Juranek at [email protected]
County Road 105 Bridge Repair Sedalia, CO
March 5 – 19, 2024: Motorists can expect single-lane traffic with temporary traffic signals guiding motorists through the work zone. The County Road 105 Bridge Rehabilitation over Oakland School Gulch Project consists of rehabilitating approximately 103 feet of a bridge structure and roadway crossing over Oakland School Gulch. Douglas County maintains this section of roadway, also known as N. Perry Park Rd, and is south of Wolfensberger Rd in Sedalia, CO. The project includes removing portions of the present structure, asphalt milling, joint sealant, waterproofing membrane, hot mix asphalt placement, concrete patching, erosion control, traffic control, as well as other items.
Construction began on February 19, 2024. Anticipated completion date will be 90 days following the start date. West Fork Construction is the Contractor. For further information, please contact Neil Sarno at [email protected]
Green Meadows Drive – Highlands Ranch – Storm Sewer Maintenance Work
Green Meadows Drive is currently OPEN between Green Meadows Ln & Blue Mountain Pl. This section of the road was recently CLOSED due to storm sewer maintenance work. This section of road will be closed again in the future to finish this project – we will keep you posted on those dates. Traffic Impact includes access on Green Meadows Drive between University & Venneford Ranch, along with trail access, which will be impacted during these dates. For further information, please contact Debbie Kula at [email protected]
Highlands Ranch Parkway Manholes (between Burntwood & Goldsmith)
Construction will begin on Monday, March 4, 2024. Manhole 2 is located on the eastbound, westbound and center median lanes of Highlands Ranch Parkway just east of Burntwood. Two (2) lanes of traffic eastbound and westbound will be maintained; the bike lane in both directions will be closed along Highlands Ranch Parkway between Burntwood and Ranch during the construction of this manhole. Construction of this storm sewer structure will last approximately 45 days. For further information, please contact Debbie Kula at [email protected]
Traffic Striping
Traffic Striping is on hold currently due to winter weather conditions on the roadways. The Striping Crew’s winter schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For further information, please contact Greg Green at [email protected] or Carlos Zambrano at
[email protected]
Happy Canyon Rd & Lagae Road Intersection Roundabout (City of Castle Pines Project)
Design and engineering activities began in 2023 for intersection improvements to the Lagae Road and Happy Canyon Road intersection. Douglas County is partnering with the City of Castle Pines with a financial contribution to the project for $1.5 million. Project improvements will include A roundabout at the intersection of Lagae Road and Happy Canyon Road & safety and traffic flow efficiency improvements. The contract was awarded in January 2024 by Castle Pines and construction schedule is being finalized. Construction is anticipated to be completed by summer 2024. This work will be completed as a part of an early action item for the eventual improvements to the I-25 and Happy Canyon Road bridge and interchange. The roundabout will tie into the eventual final construction of the bridge/interchange project. City of Castle Pines Project website for Happy Canyon Rd and Lagae Rd Intersection Roundabout, For further information, please contact [email protected] or PH: 303-705-0200
RidgeGate Parkway New Pipeline Installation (Meridian Metro District is managing this project)
The Meridian Metropolitan District (Meridian) is committed to providing a reliable and resilient water supply to our customers. The Parker Water & Sanitation District (Parker) and Meridian are installing a new pipeline and metering vault along Ridgegate Parkway. This pipeline will “interconnect” Parker’s and Meridian’s potable water distribution systems. This Interconnect project will improve the reliability of these distribution systems in the event of an emergency. Construction started on February 19, 2024, and is anticipated to finish in May 2024. Construction will take place Monday through Friday, there will be no work scheduled on the weekends. For the duration of the project the acceleration lane on Ridgegate Parkway to the west of Hillsboro Street and the sidewalk along Ridgegate Parkway will be closed. For a period during construction the T-Intersection of Hillsboro Street and Ridgegate Parkway will be closed. Once the pipeline and metering vault have been installed landscaping restoration and installation of a new sidewalk will be completed. For further information, please contact [email protected] or call #303-790-0345.
Monarch Boulevard Reconstruction in Castle Pines Project (City of Castle Pines Project)
Starting Sunday, March 17, 2024, Monarch Boulevard will be closed to through traffic, between Castle Pines Parkway and Glen Oaks Avenue, to allow for the efficient completion of this project. The project is anticipated to be completed by September 2024. This closure will ensure the safety of both workers and the traveling public. We have established clear detour routes to minimize inconvenience. Please visit the project webpage to view project details and a map of the Phase One detour. For further information, please contact the City of Castle Pines
at [email protected]