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Under Construction
Updated July 24, 2026
Construction continues on East Highlands Ranch Parkway.
Construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect construction noise from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for saw cutting operations.
Please read the update below for expected construction impacts and anticipated delays. Before you hit the road, check your mapping applications for current travel times and give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination.
Week of July 26, 2026 – Westbound traffic on Highlands Ranch Parkway remains shifted into the eastbound lanes of Highlands Ranch Parkway so crews can continue the construction of the westbound lanes including the new ADA curb ramps, curb and gutter, sidewalk and pavement at the Ridgeglen Way and Burntwood Way intersections.
Drivers should expect single-lane traffic in both directions between Broadway and Burntwood Way due to construction. Please plan for delays of up to 15 minutes and use alternate routes, when possible.
Upcoming Traffic Shift
Great news! Crews have made tremendous progress on the project and will soon be ready to begin the next phase of construction.
Beginning at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, motorists can expect construction for the next major traffic shift on the project to begin. By 7 a.m., Monday, Aug. 3, traffic will be shifted into the newly paved westbound lanes of Highlands Ranch Parkway so crews can reconstruct the existing eastbound lanes. Expect increased construction noise and traffic control overnight on Aug. 2 for this shift to safely occur.
One lane of traffic in each direction on Highlands Ranch Parkway will be maintained at all times. Additionally, access to the Highlands Ranch Senior Center main entrance at Ridgeglen Way will remain accessible throughout the duration of construction phase 2. The Mountainview Christian Church will be closed to access Monday through Friday but open for weekend services on Saturday and Sunday. Operations are weather and progress-dependent and subject to change.
Trail Closure
The bike and pedestrian trail connecting East Highlands Ranch Parkway to Ridgeglen Way between Burntwood Way and Broadway is closed during construction of phase 1 of the project. Trail traffic will be detoured to Burntwood Way via Ridgeglen Way – please follow the signed detour for your safety.
Safety Message
Please slow down, stay alert and obey the 35 MPH speed limit when traveling through the construction area. Crews, equipment and traffic patterns may shift throughout the project.
Beginning in the summer of 2026, Public Works will start reconstructing Highlands Ranch Parkway between Broadway and Burntwood. The current roadway is the original concrete, and it has exceeded its useful service life. The cost of maintaining this section of roadway has grown significantly over time, making full reconstruction a more cost-effective long-term solution.
The scope of the project includes removing and replacing the concrete pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. Pedestrian improvements will be included in the sidewalk reconstruction. A raised median will be installed in the center of the roadway to enhance driver safety. The bike lane will remain in the reconstructed roadway. when the contractor will begin staging traffic control devices and other equipment.
The first phase of the project starts on June 8, and construction will include fully removing and replacing the existing westbound lanes of pavement beginning at Burntwood Way to Broadway, as well as the curb and gutter/sidewalk on the north side of the road.
