Active Projects
Below is a list of active projects throughout Colorado that may require the use of condemnation (eminent domain) to acquire private property. The list is organized by entity or the potential condemning authority. This list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of active projects or eminent domain takings in Colorado. Further, Alderman Bernstein may represent entities involved in the projects listed below. Alderman Bernstein does not take a position on the legal merits of the projects listed below by posting this information.
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Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Projects:
- Curb Ramp & Pedestrian Improvements – Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, and Jefferson County
- Background: CDOT project that is part of a four-year statewide $85 million initiative to upgrade ramps to meet ADA guidelines
- Timeline: Project to be completed by September 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/denver-metro-curb-ramp-improvements
- I-25 South Gap Project – Castle Rock to Monument
- Background: CDOT project on the 18-mile South Gap project to improve safety and travel reliability began in September 2018 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022
- Timeline: Project to be completed by November 2022
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i25-south-gap
- I-70 & Ward Road Improvements – Wheat Ridge
- Background: CDOT project intended to improve safety and traffic operations at I-70 and Ward Road
- Timeline: Project to be completed by September 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70-ward-road
- US 85 Widening Project – Sedalia to Louviers
- Background: CDOT project to rebuild and widen a 2.5 mile stretch of US 85
- Timeline: July 2020 – July 2022
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us85-widening-louviers
- US 85 Improvements from I-76 to 124th Avenue – Commerce City to Brighton
- Background: CDOT and the Federal Highway Administration are considering and discussing transportation improvements to US Highway 85
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/library/studies/us-85-from-i-76-to-124th-avenue-highway-design-improvements
- CO 121 Wadsworth Improvements from I-70 to 35th Avenue – Wheat Ridge
- Background: CDOT project to modernize and improve Wadsworth from 35th Avenue to I-70
- Timeline: June 2021 – December 23
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/wadsworth-improvements-35th-i-70
- CO 9 Widening – Iron Springs to Frisco
- Background: CDOT project to widen CO 9 to four lanes
- Timeline: May 2020 – October 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/co9-wideningsummitco
- I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Study – Eagle and Summit Counties
- Background: CDOT proposed improvements to I-70 on the west side of Vail Pass, including auxiliary lanes in both directions
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70westvailauxiliarylanes
- US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon Safety Improvements – Gunnison County
- Background: CDOT project to improve safety on US Highway 50 through the Little Blue Creek Canyon
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.us50info.com/
- US 287 and US 40 Passing Lanes – Limon to Kit Carson
- Background: CDOT project to construct passing lanes on US 287
- Timeline: March 2021 – December 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us287-us40-passing-lanes
- ADA Ramp Upgrades – Pueblo Metro Area
- Background: CDOT project that is part of a four-year statewide $85 million initiative to upgrade ramps to meet ADA guidelines
- Timeline: September 2020 – June 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/pueblo-adarampupgrades
- US 550 – US 160 Connection South Project – Durango
- Background: CDOT is constructing a new, 1.1 mile, four-lane section of US 550 and widening a 3.3 mile section of U 550
- Timeline: 2020 – Spring 2023
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us550-us160-connectionsouth
- CO 21 (Powers Boulevard) & Research Parkway Interchange Design Study – Colorado Springs
- Background: CDOT is designing and developing the Colorado Highway 21 and Research Parkway Interchange
- Timeline: Construction to begin summer 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/co-21-research-parkway-interchange-study/co-21-research-parkway-interchange-study
- I-25 Central Planning & Environmental Linkages – Denver
- Background: CDOT conducted a Planning and Environmental Linkages study to identify causes of congestion and potential solutions
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i-25-santa-fe-20th-street-pel
- CO 12 Southern Mountain Loop Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study – Las Animas and Huerfano Counties
- Background: CDOT is conducting studies to improve the Southern Mountain Loop of the Colorado Front Range Trail
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/co-12-sml-pel/co-12-sml-pel
- Santa Fe Drive Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study – Arapahoe County, Denver County, and Douglas County
- Background: CDOT is conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to identify transportation improvements on Santa Fe Dr. (US Highway 85)
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/santafepel
- US 34 at 35th & 47th Avenues Interchanges Design Study – Greeley
- Background: CDOT and the City of Greeley are designing interchanges at 35th and 47th Avenues along US 34
- Timeline: Design to be completed mid 2022
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us34designstudy
Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority (ARTA):
- ARTA will oversee regional transportation improvements needed to improve access across Aurora and Adams County including additional connections from I-70 to Denver International Airport, new interchanges on E-470, and several critical arteries throughout the district.
- Website: https://aerotropolisrta.org/
County Projects:
- Adams County
- 62nd Avenue Improvement from Pecos St. to Washington St. – North Washington
- Background: As part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Adams County plans to improve 62nd Parkway and 62nd Avenue between Pecos St. and Washington Street
- Timeline: July 2020 to December 2023
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/62nd-avenue-pecos-washington
- ADA Five Areas Project – North Washington
- Background: As part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Adams County will improve curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the following areas:
- Area 1: E. 68th Ave. – Washington St. to York St.
- Area 2: E. 66th Ave. – Washington St. to York St.
- Area 3: Steele St. – Niver Creek Tr. to E. 86th Ave.
- Area 4: E. 56th Ave. – Lincoln St. to Washington St.
- Area 5: E. 55th Ave. – Lincoln St. to Washington St.
- Timeline: Completion by 2024
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/ada-five-areas-project
- Background: As part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Adams County will improve curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the following areas:
- Berkeley Gardens Neighborhood Improvements
- Background: As part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Adams County will improve roadways, pedestrian access, and drainage systems.
- Timeline: Completion by 2023
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/berkeley-gardens-neighborhood-improvements
- Dahlia Street Project – Henderson
- Background: As part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Adams County will widen and reconstruct Dahlia St. to three lanes, add bicycle lanes, install curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and ADA ramps/li>
- Timeline: Construction to begin summer 2021
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/dahlia-street-project
- 58th Ave. from Washington St. to York St. – North Washington
- Background: As part of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Adams County will widen 58th Ave. to four lanes, add curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bike lanes
- Timeline: Completion by 2022
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/e-58th-avenue-washington-york
- 73rd Ave: Washington St. to York St. Study with Preliminary Design – Welby
- Background: Adams County is evaluating this corridor for improvements to auto, bike, and pedestrian safety and mobility
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/73rd-and-Washington
- Goat Hill Drainage and Roadway Improvements – Berkley
- Adams County is analyzing the following intersections to improve safety, mobility, and pedestrian access:
- Irving St from W 67th Ave to Creekside Dr
- Hooker St from W 67th Ave to W 68th Ave
- Grove St from W 67th Ave to W 68th Ave
- Green Ct from W 67th Ave to W 68th Ave
- W 68th Ave from Julian St to Hooker St
- W 67th Ave from Irving St to Federal Blvd
- Background: CDOT project to modernize and improve Wadsworth from 35th Avenue to I-70
- Timeline: Design to be completed by August 2021
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/goat-hill-drainage-and-roadway-improvements
- Adams County is analyzing the following intersections to improve safety, mobility, and pedestrian access:
- Pecos St. Project – Berkley
- Background: Adams County is planning to widen Pecos St. from 52nd Ave. to 58th Ave. to four driving lanes
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/pecos-street-project
- Steele Street Project – Welby
- Background: Adams County is planning to construct a new segment of Steele St. from E. 86th Ave. to E. 88th Ave.
- Timeline: Completion in 2022
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/steele-street-project
- York Street Phase II Project – E. 78th Ave. to E. 88th Ave. – Welby
- Background: Adams County is planning to reconstruct and widen to four lanes York Street, Welby Road and Devonshire Blvd. between 78th Ave. and 88th Ave.
- Timeline: Completion in 2023
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/york-street-phase-ii-project-e-78th-avenue-e-88th-avenue
- York Street Phase III – E. 58th Ave. to SH 224
- Background: Adams County is evaluating ways to improve roadway capacity, safety, mobility, pedestrian access, and other improvements on York St. between 58th Ave. and SH 224
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.adcogov.org/york-street-phase-iii-e-58th-avenue-sh-224
- 62nd Avenue Improvement from Pecos St. to Washington St. – North Washington
- Arapahoe County
- Iliff Avenue Corridor Improvements – between Quebec Street and Parker Road
- Background: Araphoe County secured federal funding for making Iliff Avenue a four lane road with acceleration/deceleration lanes, bike lanes, and other improvements
- Timeline: Construction is planned to last throughout 2021
- Website: https://www.arapahoegov.com/1601/Iliff-Avenue-Corridor-Final-Design
- Inverness Drive West Bikeway – Centennial
- Background: Arapahoe County project aimed at providing more regional cycling opportunities between Denver and Lone Tree
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- Website: https://www.arapahoegov.com/2133/Inverness-Drive-West-Bikeway
- Yale Avenue/Holly Street/Highline Canal Intersection Improvements Preliminary Design
- Background: Arapahoe County project is aimed at creating wider and safer travel lanes, wider sidewalks, additional bike lanes, among other improvements
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- Website: https://www.arapahoegov.com/1450/Yale-AvenueHolly-StreetHighline-Canal
- Iliff Avenue Corridor Improvements – between Quebec Street and Parker Road
- Denver County
- 16th Street Mall Improvement Project
- Background: Denver aims to improve the 16th St. Mall corridor
- Timeline: Construction to be completed in 2024
- Website: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/Programs-Services/Projects/16th-Street-Mall
- National Western Center – site of the National Western Stock Show
- Background: This project, a collaboration of CSU Spur, the National Western Stock Show, History Colorado, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the City of Denver is intended to develop the 250-acre National Western Center Campus
- Timeline: Completed by 2024
- Website: https://nationalwesterncenter.com/
- 16th Street Mall Improvement Project
- Douglas County
- C-470 Multi-Modal Trail Grade Separation at Yosemite – Lone Tree
- Background: Douglas County is working with CDOT to build two pedestrian/bicycle bridges at Yosemite and C-470
- Timeline: July 2022
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/c-470-multi-modal-trail-grade-separation-yosemite/
- County Line Road Improvements (I-25 to Inverness Parkway)
- Background: Douglas County plans to combine two T-intersections into a single four-legged intersection to reduce congestion, improve safety, mobility, and provide for better levels of service for traffic operations
- Timeline: Construction to begin 2022
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/county-line-road-i-25-east-side-to-inverness/
- County Line Road Widening and Reconstruction (University to Broadway)
- Background: Douglas County plans to widen County Line Road from University to Broadway
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/county-line-road-widening-and-reconstruction-university-to-broadway/
- Meridian Intersection Improvements – Meridian
- Background: Douglas County plans to realign Havana and Meridian Boulevard to reduce congestion and improve safety and traffic operations
- Timeline: Final phase of construction to begin summer 2022
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/jamaica-meridian-blvd-havana-meridian-blvd-lincoln-havana-intersection-reconfigurations-signal-modifications/
- Hilltop Road (Legends High School to Crest View Drive) Improvements Project
- Background: Douglas County plans to widen Hilltop Road from two lanes to four lanes from the Legend High School access to Singing Hills Road
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2023 or early 2024
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/hilltop-road-legend-high-school-crest-view-drive-improvements-project/
- Pine Drive (Lincoln Avenue to Inspiration Drive) Improvement Project
- Background: Douglas County’s proposed improvements will extend Pine Drive’s four lanes from Lincoln Avenue to Inspiration Drive
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/pine-drive-lincoln-avenue-to-inspiration-drive-improvement-project/
- US 85 and Titan Interchange Improvements
- Background: Douglas County is working with CDOT to obtain permits to widen the US-85 on-ramp and restripe Titan Road over US 85 to improve safety and traffic conditions
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/us-85-titan-interchange-improvements/
- Waterton Road Extension Phases 1 and 2
- Background: Douglas County plans to extend Waterton Road to give residents in Roxborough Village, Chatfield Farms, Roxborough Downs, River Canyon and Sterling Ranch an alternative to Titan road
- Timeline: Phase 2 construction to begin spring 2021
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/waterton-road-extension-phase-i/
- C-470 Multi-Modal Trail Grade Separation at Yosemite – Lone Tree
- Jefferson County
- Alkire Street Improvements (S. Zang Court to W. Belleview Avenue) – Littleton
- Background: This Jefferson County project will widen the east side of the roadway to allow two northbound lanes, left turn lanes, and a bicycle lane
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2021
- Website: https://www.jeffco.us//Blog.aspx?IID=97
- JC-73 Corridor Study (Buffalo Park Road to Plettner Lane) – Evergreen
- Background: Jefferson County has identified JC-73 as needing improvements, especially bike and pedestrian infrastructure, shoulder, access to properties, businesses, and downtown Evergreen
- Timeline: Completion by summer 2023
- Website: https://www.jeffco.us/Blog.aspx?IID=100#item
- South Kipling Parkway Roadway Improvement Project – Littleton
- Background: Jefferson County plans to expand Kipling Parkway to six lanes between Fair Avenue and US 285, among other improvements
- Timeline: Construction to begin 2022
- Website: https://www.jeffco.us/Blog.aspx?IID=104
- Alkire Street Improvements (S. Zang Court to W. Belleview Avenue) – Littleton
Municipality Projects
- City of Arvada
- Lake Arbor Dredging Project
- Background: The City of Arvada is working on a preliminary design for lake dredging and shore stabilization
- Timeline: Project to be complete in 2021
- Website: https://arvada.org/residents/public-improvement-projects/lake-arbor-dredging
- Ralston Road Project
- Background: The City of Arvada is widening and improving the Ralston Road corridor between Upham and Yukon Streets
- Timeline: Project to be complete in 2021
- Website: https://arvada.org/residents/public-improvement-projects/ralston-road-project
- Lake Arbor Dredging Project
- City of Fort Collins
- Laporte Avenue Road and Bridge Improvements
- Background: The City of Fort Collins is improving sidewalks, adding bicycle lanes, adding a reversible turn lane, and replacing two bridges, among other improvements
- Timeline: Project to be complete in spring 2022
- Website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/laporte-road-and-bridge-improvements
- Power Trail and Harmony Road Grade-Separated Crossing Project
- Background: The City of Fort Collins is planning ways to improve safety and convenience for trail users, reduce the number of pedestrians and bicyclists that cross Harmony Road at grade, among other improvements
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
- Power Trail/Mail Creek Trail Overpass Connection
- Background: The City of Fort Collins will design and construct a pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks and connect to Timberline Road
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- Website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/siphonoverpass
- Timberline Road Widening – Stetson Creek to Trilby
- Background: The City of Fort Collins will reconstruct South Timberline Road from Stetson Creek Drive to Zephyr Road to a four lane roadway
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2021
- Website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
- Timberline/Lincoln Intersection Improvements
- Background: The City of Fort Collins plans on adding capacity for northbound left turns onto Lincoln and adding capacity for southbound left turns onto Mulberry
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2023
- Website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberline-lincoln
- Taft Hill – Horsetooth to Harmony
- Background: The City of Fort Collins plans to improve Taft Hill Road from Horsetooth Road to Harmony Road, including expanding the road to a four-lane road
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- Website: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/taft-hill
- Laporte Avenue Road and Bridge Improvements
- City of Thornton
- Thornton Water Project – Larimer, Weld, and Adams Counties
- Background: The City of Thornton plans to install a water pipeline through Larimer, Weld, and Adams Counties
- Timeline: Completion by 2025
- Website: https://thorntonwaterproject.com/
- 144th Widening – York St. to Colorado Blvd.
- Background: The City of Thornton plans to widen 144th Ave. to two lanes and a bike lane in each direction
- Timeline: Construction to begin summer 2021
- Website: https://cityofthornton.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=ec83cfaa5f444342982994cdc6c56cb4
- 128th Widening – York St. to Colorado Blvd
- Background: The City of Thornton plans to widen 128th Ave. to two lanes and a bike line in each direction, among other improvements
- Timeline: Construction to be complete summer 2022
- Website: https://cityofthornton.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=ec83cfaa5f444342982994cdc6c56cb4
- Washington Street Widening from 150th to 152nd Avenue
- Background: The City of Thornton plans to widen Washington Street from 150th Ave. to 152nd Ave. and realign 152nd Ave to tie into Washington St.
- Timeline: Construction to begin fall 2021
- Website: https://cityofthornton.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=ec83cfaa5f444342982994cdc6c56cb4
- Thornton Water Project – Larimer, Weld, and Adams Counties
Utility Projects
- Xcel Energy
- Colorado’s Power Pathway – Front Range to north central, eastern, and southern Colorado
- Background: Xcel has proposed a 560 mile 345-kilovolt double-circuit transmission line. Xcel anticipates the project will cost $1.7 billion.
- Timeline: Completion by 2027
- Website: https://www.transmission.xcelenergy.com/Projects/Colorado/colorado-power-pathway
- Northern Colorado Area Plan – Weld County
- Background: Xcel is proposing to replace an existing 44 kilovolt (kV) transmission infrastructure with new, higher-voltage power lines. The project will also require two new substations and improvements to two existing substations.
- Timeline: TBD
- Website: https://www.xcelenergynortherncoloradoareaplan.com/index.html
- Colorado’s Power Pathway – Front Range to north central, eastern, and southern Colorado
- Black Hills Energy
- North Penrose Substation – Penrose
- Background: Black Hills Energy plan to build the North Penrose Substation at 19 K St.
- Timeline: TBD
- North Penrose Substation – Penrose
- Northern Water
- Northern Integrated Supply Project
- Background: The Northern Integrated Supply Project will bring two new reservoirs and 40,000 acre-feet of additional water supply to Northern Colorado
- Timeline: Project to be completed by 2028
- Website: https://www.northernwater.org/NISP/about
- Northern Integrated Supply Project
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