Old Hampden Improvements

Construction continues in the Phase 3 closure area from Pearl Street to Washington Street. During this time:

• Access to 601 Hampden and the hospitals is being maintained via the drive lane from the east and Pennsylvania Street from the west.

• Crews are actively working on the redundant water feed to the hospital to enhance system reliability.

• Work in this area is expected to continue through late August 2025.

• Additionally, Bid Schedule D work has been added to the contract, expanding the scope of the current project.

Thank you for your continued patience as we make these critical infrastructure improvements.

Due to construction along Old Hampden Avenue, Englewood’s free shuttle service through the Wellness District has been rerouted.

Stop 12 has been temporarily moved to to the southwest corner of S. Washington Street and Old Hampden Avenue.

View the updated route at englewoodco.gov/bert

As utility work continues along Old Hampden Avenue, the City of Englewood is adjusting the construction timeline to allow for a more efficient and coordinated approach. Multiple new phases will be added to the utility portion of the project, pending city council approval. This additional work ensures that the entire length of aged and decaying storm pipe will be replaced prior to the Complete Streets construction, reducing the risk of failure of old pipe under new improvements, limiting the need to revisit completed areas and minimizing disruption to surrounding businesses, hospitals and residents.

The Complete Streets streetscape improvements originally planned to begin this fall will now be postponed. The project is expected to go out to bid in November, with construction anticipated to begin in early spring 2026.

Complete Streets construction will now begin in 2026, in the meantime, utility crews will continue making progress in the corridor to support the upcoming improvements. Third-party utility and communication contractors will be in the area replacing and relocating lines to prepare for future construction.

Progress to Date:

• More than 600 linear feet of concrete stormwater box culvert installed
• Water main replacements completed between Logan Street and Pearl Street
• Ongoing progress on storm main upgrades and coordination east of Pearl Street

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue making vital infrastructure improvements. This expanded approach will help ensure long-term reliability, reduce future disruptions and set the stage for the upcoming Complete Streets transformation.

The City of Englewood’s contractor has completed the initial utility improvements along Old Hampden Avenue. Paving is scheduled this week, and the intersection at South Logan Street and Hampden is expected to reopen by Tuesday, May 20.

Crews have also made significant progress on storm main upgrades, replacing outdated corrugated metal pipe with more durable concrete box culvert.

Once the current storm main work wraps up, the closure along East Hampden will shift east. The next construction zone will close Hampden Avenue from just before South Pennsylvania Street to just before South Pearl Street. A single-lane closure will also begin just east of Pearl.

Hospital access will be maintained throughout the project. Please follow posted detour signs in the area.

The City of Englewood is excited to announce the official start of the improvements on Old Hampden in the Wellness District.

Starting Monday, January 6, 2025, crews will begin critical utility upgrades along Old Hampden Avenue, kicking off a two-phase project that will enhance the infrastructure and streetscape of this important corridor.

The first road closure will impact E. Hampden Avenue between S. Pennsylvania Street and S. Grant Street. This section of road will be closed to through traffic as crews begin the utility work. Detours will be in place to help guide drivers around the closure. Please follow posted detour signs and allow extra time for your commute as work progresses. This closure is expected to last until late February. Afterward, rolling closures will continue along Old Hampden Avenue, moving toward S. Broadway. The sidewalk on the south side of Old Hampden will remain open for pedestrians throughout construction.

This closure marks the start of Phase 1, which will focus on upgrading underground water, sewer, and stormwater systems to ensure reliable service for the future. Phase 1 is expected to continue through Summer 2025.

What’s Next?

The Old Hampden Complete Streets Project will be completed in two phases:

• Phase 1 (January–Summer 2025): Underground utility upgrades, including the replacement of aging water, sewer, and stormwater systems.
• Phase 2 (Summer 2025–Summer 2026): Above-ground streetscape improvements, including ADA-compliant sidewalks, upgraded bus stops, and traffic-calming measures.

Subscribe to this page for the most up-to-date project information and street closure information. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Old Hampden Avenue and create a safer, more accessible corridor for all who live, work, and visit Englewood.