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City staff outline $9 million estimate to reconstruct Colorado Boulevard from 68th to Brighton
Summary
Commerce City staff presented a preliminary $9 million estimate (including inflation and drainage) to reconstruct Colorado Boulevard between 68th and Brighton and recommended adding the project to the 2026–2031 CIP cycle; design is estimated at about $1 million and no construction funds have been allocated.
City staff presented a potential reconstruction plan for Colorado Boulevard from 68th to Brighton and recommended the council consider including the project in the 2026–2031 capital-improvement program (CIP) review process. Staff described the scope as roadway reconstruction with new sidewalks, lighting, drainage improvements and safety features; the work would be reconstruction, not widening.
“Our best guess is about $9,000,000,” the Presenter, Public Works, told the council, saying the figure includes costs for design, construction management, reconstruction and an allowance for inflation. Staff said the $9 million estimate includes drainage improvements and that starting with design work — estimated at roughly $1,000,000 — would make the project more competitive for grant funding.
Council members raised several concerns. Council member Douglas urged attention to drainage issues that have left some homeowners’ backyards waterlogged; the presenter said drainage work is included in the preliminary estimate. Councilman Ford noted nearby RTD operations and a bus-storage facility that require the roadway be built to carry heavy vehicles; staff said engineering design standards would set pavement sections to carry required weights.
Questions also touched on truck routes and possible realignment of the 68th intersection to reduce truck traffic through residential areas. Staff said council had previously directed staff to study truck-route changes and that consultants are engaged; staff also noted the city has a Reconnecting Communities grant in partnership with CDOT for a bridge section in the area but that timing is uncertain.
No funds have been allocated for the reconstruction project; staff recommended drafting a project scope early next year and submitting it to the CIP review committee for ranking against other projects. If the project scores highly, staff said it would be forwarded to the city manager and considered during the budget cycle.
