Traffic Alerts – February 2025
This alert page is a one-stop shop to keep up with construction, maintenance, and repair projects around Douglas County. Updates are added throughout the month as we receive information. Check back regularly to see what’s happening that might impact you. Keep in mind all projects are weather dependent.
Current projects in unincorporated Douglas County:
- West Frontage Road Relocation (Dawson Trails Blvd.)
- US 85 from Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470
- University at C-470 pedestrian bridge project
Other Projects in Douglas County and surrounding areas that will affect traffic:
- CDOT
- Visit COtrip.org for the latest traffic impacts.
- City of Castle Pines Road Projects
- Happy Canyon Rd & Lagae Road Intersection Roundabout (City of Castle Pines Project)
- City of Lone Tree Road Projects
- Town of Castle Rock Road Projects
- Town of Parker Road Projects
Highlands Ranch Parkway manhole work
Crews will be working on manholes on Highlands Ranch Parkway at Goldsmith Drive and Daisy Court beginning as soon as Jan. 20. In order to protect the crews working in the outside lanes, eastbound Highlands Ranch Parkway will be reduced to the two lanes between Bruntwood to Windsor Ways. The eastbound to northbound turn lanes at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Goldsmith Drive will also be closed during this work. Drivers should slow down, follow signage and watch for lane shifts. All work is weather-dependent. Work is anticipated to be completed mid-February.
Highlands Ranch Small UV Lining Project
Douglas County crews will begin underground pipe work on Plaza Drive between Ridgeline Boulevard and South Broadway as soon as Thursday, Jan. 30. During this work, east and westbound lanes will be impacted. Drivers should watch for lane shifts and slower speed limits for about two weeks. Alternative routes are encouraged, and all work is weather-dependent. Similar work will also take place on South Broadway near the Northridge Recreational Center with outside north and southbound lanes impacted.
Roxborough Park Road Construction
There will be a closure on Roxborough Park Road for one year (through March 2025) between Waterton Road and Titan Road. This work involves scrapers and haul trucks traveling from east to west on Roxborough Park Road, creating stockpile placement for filing 7A in Sterling Ranch. A Traffic Control plan is in place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. No Saturday work is planned. For further information, please contact John Juranek at [email protected]
Traffic Striping
The Striping Crew’s winter schedule is Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. For further information, contact Greg Green at [email protected] or Carlos Zambrano at [email protected]
2025 Chip Seal Pilot Project
Chip sealing begins May 2024 with minimal traffic impacts anticipated along project routes which include Roundup Road, Stallion Circle, Black Forest Drive, Tenderfoot Trail, Whispering Pines Drive, and Bonanza Road. For further information, contact Keith Burke at [email protected]