E. 96th Avenue Widening Project
About the Project
The E. 96th Avenue widening project between Chambers Road and Tower Road presents an exciting opportunity to improve connectivity and infrastructure along this important arterial roadway.
Before 2015, E. 96th Avenue did not extend across Second Creek, instead turning south into Buckley Road. That changed in 2015 when the city completed construction of the bridge over Second Creek and the two westbound lanes. With additional new development continuing to occur in the area, the current project is set to complete the full buildout of this essential roadway to four lanes with a dividing median from Tower to Chambers.
Project Details
This project will construct the median and two eastbound lanes from Chambers Road to Tower Road and includes sidewalks, multi-use paths, storm sewer, water lines, traffic signals at Chambers, Landmark, Reunion/Telluride, modifications to the signal at Tower Road, and completion of the bridge over Second Creek.
Current Status and Impacts
Road & Lane Closures
- Telluride Street is scheduled to reopen by the end of the day Friday, Feb. 6th. The temporary signals at Landmark Drive and Second Creek Plaza Drive are expected to be removed by Monday, Feb. 9th.
Construction Progress
- The contractor continues to work on the construction of the traffic signals at Chambers Road, Landmark Drive, and Telluride Street, construction of the raised median, and the new watermains for South Adams County Water and Sanitation District.
- Grading the roadway from east of Second Creek Plaza Drive to Tower Road in preparation for paving the roadway.
- The traffic signal poles and mast arms have been installed at Landmark Drive.
- The bridge over Second Creek is Complete.
- The roadway between Telluride Street and Second Creek Plaza Drive has been paved.
Public Meetings
Check back here for dates and locations of future public meetings! Previously quarterly public meeting were held on June 10 at Bison Ridge Recreation Center and Oct. 1 at Southlawn Elementary School to update the public on the status of construction.
Project Documents
Construction Phasing Plan
(PDF, 45MB)
Final Roadway Configuration
(PDF, 12MB)
Roadway Construction Plans:
E. 96th Avenue Final Traffic Study:
E. 96th Avenue Final Traffic Noise Technical Report:
Project Timeline
Construction Start Date: March 2025
Expected Completion: December of 2026
Arsenal Perimeter Trail detour
As of mid-April 2025, a detour is currently in place at the northeast corner of the Arsenal Perimeter Trail, near where E. 96th Avenue formerly intersected with Buckley Road. The detour carries users onto the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, cutting across the northeast corner of the arsenal property between Chambers Road at 96th and Buckley Road north of E. 88th Avenue. Please note that pets are prohibited on refuge property and will not be allowed on the detour route.
The construction of the Arsenal Perimeter trail is being constructed and is expected to open back up in February. This will allow the detour through the Wildlife Refuge will be removed.
This map shows the temporary closure and detour of the E. 96th Avenue Arsenal Perimeter Trail in Commerce City. The closed section is highlighted in red, running along E. 96th Avenue from just west of Second Creek to Buckley Road. A green dashed line indicates the detour route through the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, curving southwest before reconnecting to Buckley Road. The detour is marked with a note: “Trail Detour – No pets / Desvío del sendero – No se admiten mascotas.” Several landmarks are shown, including Sweet Awakening Wellness Center, Buffalo Highlands Fit & Play Park, and residential neighborhoods along E. 96th Avenue.