Wheat Ridge advances preliminary 2J sidewalk-gap plan; Dover Street proposal draws strong neighborhood pushback

Feb 24, 2026

At a special Feb. 23 study session, Wheat Ridge staff outlined priority sidewalk and bike projects funded by the 2J bond and sought council direction to advance six corridor segments and two HAWK signals. Dover Street residents pressed for more outreach and alternatives to full curb-and-sidewalk reconstruction because of drainage and character concerns.

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Wheat Ridge — City staff on Feb. 23 presented a preliminary plan to use voter-approved 2J bond funds to fill sidewalk gaps, propose pedestrian safety investments and coordinate drainage work, while seeking council direction to advance a first phase of projects in 2026–27.

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