Improve Wadsworth
**View the Weekly Updates section below for the latest construction and travel impact information. **
Project Progress Update - July 2025
The Wadsworth Improvement Project remains on schedule, with completion expected by spring of 2026 and active construction finishing by late 2025.
Additional work was added, such as permanent improvements at the 38th Avenue intersection and extending the work to the original southern limits at 35th Avenue. This was announced in the fall of 2023 and will ensure long-term cost savings and benefits.
Crews are focused on construction near the Wadsworth and 38th Avenue intersection. Several traffic pattern changes are expected near the intersection.
Work on irrigation and landscaping is underway throughout the entire corridor.
Project Overview
This project includes modernizing and improving Wadsworth from 35th Avenue to I-70 with efficient and safe intersection designs, safer entrances and exits for vehicles accessing businesses, a continuous sidewalk on the west, and a bike/pedestrian path on the east side of Wadsworth from 35th Avenue to the Clear Creek Trail.
The project will construct a new safe and efficient intersection at 44th Avenue called a continuous flow intersection (CFI). The CFI makes the best use of land for maximum traffic flow, while prioritizing safety. A second CFI will be installed at 38th Avenue. The project is expected to be complete in spring 2026.
A larger version of the above project overview map is provided on this page.
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For the week of June 22, 2025
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Lane closures and brief traffic holds will occur nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 25 through Friday, June 27, near the intersection of Wadsworth Boulevard and 38th Avenue. These closures are necessary as crews install traffic signal equipment over the roadway.
On Thursday night, June 26, a new traffic pattern will go into effect on 38th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard. The eastbound travel lane will shift south to allow continued construction in the center of the roadway. All traffic movements at the intersection will remain open during this phase. Please use extra caution while adjusting to the new pattern.
48th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard Access Modification
To address traffic safety concerns, 48th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard will be modified to provide a right turn only from southbound Wadsworth Boulevard to westbound 48th Avenue. Eastbound 48th Avenue just west of Wadsworth Boulevard will be permanently closed to all traffic except emergency responders.
Questions or concerns? Hotline 303-390-0878 or email WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.us
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Questions or Concerns
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Phone 303-390-0878 Email WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.us
