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.
If you have questions about eminent domain or the condemnation process, click the following link where Jody Alderman discusses when a government or private entity can take private property and outlines what that process might look like for you: Jody Alderman Discusses Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Projects:
- Curb Ramp & Pedestrian Improvements – Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, and Jefferson County
- 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
- Timeline: Project to be completed by November 2022
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i25-south-gap
- I-70 & Ward Road Improvements – Wheat Ridge
- Timeline: Project to be completed by September 2021
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70-ward-road
- US 85 Widening Project – Sedalia to Louviers
- 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
- CO 121 Wadsworth Improvements from I-70 to 35th Avenue – Wheat Ridge
- Timeline: June 2021 – December 23
- Website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/wadsworth-improvements-35th-i-70
- CO 9 Widening – Iron Springs to Frisco
- 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
- Timeline: TBD
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70westvailauxiliarylanes
- US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon Safety Improvements – Gunnison County
- Timeline: TBD
- https://www.us50info.com/
- US 287 and US 40 Passing Lanes – Limon to Kit Carson
- Timeline: March 2021 – December 2021
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/us287-us40-passing-lanes
- ADA Ramp Upgrades – Pueblo Metro Area
- Timeline: September 2020 – June 2021
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/pueblo-adarampupgrades
- US 550 – US 160 Connection South Project – Durango
- Timeline: 2020 – Spring 2023
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/us550-us160-connectionsouth
- CO 21 (Powers Boulevard) & Research Parkway Interchange Design Study – Colorado Springs
- Timeline: Construction to begin summer 2021
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/co-21-research-parkway-interchange-study/co-21-research-parkway-interchange-study
- I-25 Central Planning & Environmental Linkages – Denver
- CO 12 Southern Mountain Loop Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study – Las Animas and Huerfano Counties
- Santa Fe Drive Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study – Arapahoe County, Denver County, and Douglas County
- Timeline: TBD
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/santafepel
- US 34 at 35th & 47th Avenues Interchanges Design Study – Greeley
- Timeline: Design to be completed mid 2022
- https://www.codot.gov/projects/us34designstudy
County Projects:
- Adams County
- 62nd Avenue Improvement from Pecos St. to Washington St. – North Washington
- Timeline: July 2020 to December 2023
- https://www.adcogov.org/62nd-avenue-pecos-washington
- ADA Five Areas Project – North Washington
- 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
- https://www.adcogov.org/ada-five-areas-project
- Adams County will improve curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the following areas:
- Berkeley Gardens Neighborhood Improvements
- Timeline: Completion by 2023
- https://www.adcogov.org/berkeley-gardens-neighborhood-improvements
- Dahlia Street Project – Henderson
- Timeline: Construction to begin summer 2021
- https://www.adcogov.org/dahlia-street-project
- 58th Ave. from Washington St. to York St. – North Washington
- Timeline: Completion by 2022
- https://www.adcogov.org/e-58th-avenue-washington-york
- 73rd Ave: Washington St. to York St. Study with Preliminary Design – Welby
- Timeline: TBD
- 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
- Timeline: Design to be completed by August 2021
- 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
- Timeline: TBD
- https://www.adcogov.org/pecos-street-project
- Steele Street Project – Welby
- Timeline: Completion in 2022
- https://www.adcogov.org/steele-street-project
- York Street Phase II Project – E. 78th Ave. to E. 88th Ave. – Welby
- Timeline: Completion in 2023
- 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
- 62nd Avenue Improvement from Pecos St. to Washington St. – North Washington
- Arapahoe County
- Iliff Avenue Corridor Improvements – between Quebec Street and Parker Road
- Timeline: Construction is planned to last throughout 2021
- https://www.arapahoegov.com/1601/Iliff-Avenue-Corridor-Final-Design
- Inverness Drive West Bikeway – Centennial
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- https://www.arapahoegov.com/2133/Inverness-Drive-West-Bikeway
- Yale Avenue/Holly Street/Highline Canal Intersection Improvements Preliminary Design
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- 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
- Timeline: Construction to be completed in 2024
- 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
- Timeline: Completed by 2024
- https://nationalwesterncenter.com/
- 16th Street Mall Improvement Project
- Douglas County
- C-470 Multi-Modal Trail Grade Separation at Yosemite – Lone Tree
- County Line Road Improvements (I-25 to Inverness Parkway)
- Timeline: Construction to begin 2022
- 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)
- Meridian Intersection Improvements – Meridian
- Timeline: Final phase of construction to begin summer 2022
- 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
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2023 or early 2024
- 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
- US 85 and Titan Interchange Improvements
- Waterton Road Extension Phases 1 and 2
- Timeline: Phase 2 construction to begin spring 2021
- https://www.douglas.co.us/road-work/state-highway-and-county-road-widening-projects/waterton-road-extension-phase-i/
- Jefferson County
- Alkire Street Improvements (S. Zang Court to W. Belleview Avenue) – Littleton
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2021
- https://www.jeffco.us//Blog.aspx?IID=97
- JC-73 Corridor Study (Buffalo Park Road to Plettner Lane) – Evergreen
- Timeline: Completion by summer 2023
- https://www.jeffco.us/Blog.aspx?IID=100#item
- South Kipling Parkway Roadway Improvement Project – Littleton
- Timeline: Construction to begin 2022
- 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
- Timeline: Project to be complete in 2021
- https://arvada.org/residents/public-improvement-projects/lake-arbor-dredging
- Ralston Road Project
- Timeline: Project to be complete in 2021
- https://arvada.org/residents/public-improvement-projects/ralston-road-project
- Lake Arbor Dredging Project
- City of Fort Collins
- Laporte Avenue Road and Bridge Improvements
- Timeline: Project to be complete in spring 2022
- https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/laporte-road-and-bridge-improvements
- Power Trail and Harmony Road Grade-Separated Crossing Project
- Timeline: TBD
- https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
- Power Trail/Mail Creek Trail Overpass Connection
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/siphonoverpass
- Timberline Road Widening – Stetson Creek to Trilby
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2021
- https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
- Timberline/Lincoln Intersection Improvements
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2023
- https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberline-lincoln
- Taft Hill – Horsetooth to Harmony
- Timeline: Construction to begin in 2022
- https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/taft-hill
- Laporte Avenue Road and Bridge Improvements
- City of Thornton
- Thornton Water Project – Larimer, Weld, and Adams Counties
- Timeline: Completion by 2025
- https://thorntonwaterproject.com/
- 144th Widening – York St. to Colorado Blvd.
- Timeline: Construction to begin summer 2021
- https://cityofthornton.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=ec83cfaa5f444342982994cdc6c56cb4
- 128th Widening – York St. to Colorado Blvd
- Timeline: Construction to be complete summer 2022
- https://cityofthornton.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=ec83cfaa5f444342982994cdc6c56cb4
- Washington Street Widening from 150th to 152nd Avenue
- Timeline: Construction to begin fall 2021
- 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
- Timeline: Completion by 2027
- https://www.transmission.xcelenergy.com/Projects/Colorado/colorado-power-pathway
- Northern Colorado Area Plan – Weld County
- Colorado’s Power Pathway – Front Range to north central, eastern, and southern Colorado
- Black Hills Energy
- North Penrose Substation – Penrose
- Timeline: TBD
- North Penrose Substation – Penrose
- Northern Water
- Northern Integrated Supply Project
- Timeline: Project to be completed by 2028
- https://www.northernwater.org/NISP/about
- Northern Integrated Supply Project
Do You Have Questions About Eminent Domain or the Condemnation Process?
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Jody Alderman Discusses Eminent Domain and Condemnation
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