Improve Wadsworth

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**View the Weekly Updates section below for the latest construction and travel impact information. **

Travel Alert

38th Avenue will remain closed east of Wadsworth Boulevard through the morning of April 8

Direct access to and from 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth Boulevard is closed through the morning of Monday, April 8. Additional time is needed to complete the planned utility crossings near 38th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Two snowstorms impacted the project schedule. As the snow melts, unsuitable site conditions linger for several days.

This safety closure is necessary while the contractor places a new water line and the storm sewer system across 38th Avenue in a large trench more than 15 feet below ground.

38th Avenue is closed to all traffic between Wadsworth Boulevard and Vance Street. The signed detour route for 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth is 44th Avenue to either Pierce Street or Harlan Street. 38th Avenue business access and all side streets are open from the east side of the closure at Vance Street.

Wadsworth and 38th Avenue west of Wadsworth are open during the partial intersection closure. All eastbound 38th Avenue traffic approaching the intersection must turn north (left) or south (right) at the Wadsworth traffic signal.

Pedestrian access will be provided around the closed work area (refer to the map below). The north and east crosswalks at the 38th Avenue intersection will be closed, and signed pedestrian detours will be in place. Signalized pedestrian crossings at Yukon Court and Vance Street are also available.

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.

A rendering of the 44th Avenue continuous flow intersection (CFI) is available for review.

Adjacent CDOT Projects

Several Colorado Department of Transportation projects are underway near the project area. Real-time construction travel alerts on state highways and I-70 are posted at cotrip.org. Visit I-70 & Harlan Street Bridge Replacement & Interchange Safety Improvements for more information on an adjacent major improvement project including ways to connect with the project team. We understand the frustration of overlapping projects. However, funding availability plays a big part in determining when projects are scheduled for construction. Wheat Ridge is thankful for the state and federal financial support and is not in a position to delay the Wadsworth construction project.

Video Update - September 2023

Additional funding is now available to construct permanent improvements at the south end of the Wadsworth corridor including the project's second CFI at 38th Avenue. Completing the full project now will save money, eliminate the need for temporary work, and prevent having to come back in future years to make the ultimate improvement at the south end of the corridor. The project is now slated to be complete in spring of 2026. A video update is available below.


**View the Weekly Updates section below for the latest construction and travel impact information. **

Travel Alert

38th Avenue will remain closed east of Wadsworth Boulevard through the morning of April 8

Direct access to and from 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth Boulevard is closed through the morning of Monday, April 8. Additional time is needed to complete the planned utility crossings near 38th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Two snowstorms impacted the project schedule. As the snow melts, unsuitable site conditions linger for several days.

This safety closure is necessary while the contractor places a new water line and the storm sewer system across 38th Avenue in a large trench more than 15 feet below ground.

38th Avenue is closed to all traffic between Wadsworth Boulevard and Vance Street. The signed detour route for 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth is 44th Avenue to either Pierce Street or Harlan Street. 38th Avenue business access and all side streets are open from the east side of the closure at Vance Street.

Wadsworth and 38th Avenue west of Wadsworth are open during the partial intersection closure. All eastbound 38th Avenue traffic approaching the intersection must turn north (left) or south (right) at the Wadsworth traffic signal.

Pedestrian access will be provided around the closed work area (refer to the map below). The north and east crosswalks at the 38th Avenue intersection will be closed, and signed pedestrian detours will be in place. Signalized pedestrian crossings at Yukon Court and Vance Street are also available.

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.

A rendering of the 44th Avenue continuous flow intersection (CFI) is available for review.

Adjacent CDOT Projects

Several Colorado Department of Transportation projects are underway near the project area. Real-time construction travel alerts on state highways and I-70 are posted at cotrip.org. Visit I-70 & Harlan Street Bridge Replacement & Interchange Safety Improvements for more information on an adjacent major improvement project including ways to connect with the project team. We understand the frustration of overlapping projects. However, funding availability plays a big part in determining when projects are scheduled for construction. Wheat Ridge is thankful for the state and federal financial support and is not in a position to delay the Wadsworth construction project.

Video Update - September 2023

Additional funding is now available to construct permanent improvements at the south end of the Wadsworth corridor including the project's second CFI at 38th Avenue. Completing the full project now will save money, eliminate the need for temporary work, and prevent having to come back in future years to make the ultimate improvement at the south end of the corridor. The project is now slated to be complete in spring of 2026. A video update is available below.


  • For the week of April 1, 2024

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    38th Avenue is closed to all traffic between Wadsworth Boulevard and Vance Street through the morning of April 8. Wadsworth and 38th Avenue west of Wadsworth will remain open during the partial intersection closure. More information is available under the Traffic Alert section at the top of the page.

    Work continues along southbound Wadsworth. The retaining wall system near Johnson Park is under construction. Crews are also placing final asphalt pavement at driveways.

    All work is weather-dependent, and construction schedules are subject to change.

    Questions or concerns? Hotline 303-390-0878 or email WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.us

  • For the week of March 25, 2024

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    38th Avenue is closed to all traffic between Wadsworth Boulevard and Vance Street through April 1. Wadsworth and 38th Avenue west of Wadsworth will remain open during the partial intersection closure. More information on the 38th Avenue work is available on this page (see Traffic Alert above).

    47th Avenue at southbound Wadsworth Boulevard is closed for concrete curing and asphalt patching. 47th Avenue is expected to reopen this week. 48th Avenue is open.

    Daily northbound Wadsworth lane closures continue, Monday through Friday.

    All work is weather-dependent, and construction schedules are subject to change.

    Questions or concerns? Hotline 303-390-0878 or email WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.us

Page last updated: 28 Mar 2024, 07:46 AM