Douglas County pauses Muller Parkway Phase 2; RTC removes Phase 2 from contractor scope amid ongoing litigation

May 21, 2026

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to pause construction of Muller Parkway Phase 2 until outstanding litigation is resolved and the regional transportation commission approved a change order to remove Phase 2 from the contractor's current scope, citing access and legal risks. The county warned of potential multimillion-dollar exposure if built before court resolution.

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The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on May 21 to pause construction of Muller Parkway Phase 2 until the pending litigation over the project is resolved. At the joint meeting sitting with the regional transportation commission (RTC), staff also were directed to issue a change order removing Phase 2 from the current contractor's scope of work.

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