This weekend, crews will work under the Union Pacific Railroad bridge, pictured here, over US 85, as part of Douglas County’s US 85 Widening project.
Driving near US 85 and Highlands Ranch Parkway this weekend? Please plan around two construction-related road impacts.
US 85 Lane Closures
Watch for delays and single lane closures between Norwood and Blakeland drives starting at 10 p.m. Friday, May 19.
- One lane in each direction will remain open.
- Northbound US 85 will reopen to two lanes at 5 a.m. Monday, May 22.
- Southbound US 85 will reopen to two lanes at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 23.
These lane closures will allow crews to safely perform roadway and bridge work under the Union Pacific Railroad over US 85. This extended closure will eliminate the need for more than 30 overnight closures as part of the corridor improvements being made by Douglas County and its partners during the US 85 widening and reconstruction project from Highlands Ranch Parkway to north of C-470.
Please give yourself extra time or use alternate routes and pay attention to posted speed limits and signage.
Highlands Ranch Parkway Closure
Highlands Ranch Parkway will be fully closed between Bucknell Drive and US 85 from 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, to 5 a.m. Monday, May 22. (Construction crews will maintain access for first responders.)
- Traffic bound for US 85 from Highlands Ranch Parkway will go east on Highlands Ranch Parkway to Lucent Boulevard and go north. Then go west on Town Center Drive to access US 85.
- Traffic bound for Highlands Ranch Parkway from US 85 will go east on Town Center Drive. Continue to Lucent Boulevard and turn south. Continue south to access Highlands Ranch Parkway.
The closure will allow crews to safely remove and replace the existing underground utilities beneath Highlands Ranch Parkway along US 85. US 85 will not be impacted during this closure.
If weather conditions do not allow this work to take place as originally scheduled, crews will conduct this work at a later date.
Please watch for crews, heed the speed limit, and avoid distracted driving in the work zone.
Get Updates on the US 85 widening project
In partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Federal Highway Administration, Highlands Ranch Metro District, and Chatfield Basin developers, Douglas County is improving safety and mobility along US 85 from Highlands Ranch Parkway to just north of C-470.
Stay updated by signing up for emails – select “US 85 Construction.”
For more information about the upcoming work and to stay updated on construction impacts, please visit our website, douglas.co.us/us-85-construction.
Other Roadwork
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