Starting in early August, crews will begin work on Abutment 3 and the two retaining walls on the north side of Oxford Avenue, as well as Pier 2 in the center median. This phase of the Oxford Avenue Pedestrian Bridge project will require the following temporary changes:

• Westbound Oxford Avenue:
  The far left turn lane onto Santa Fe Drive will be closed. Drivers can continue using the other left turn lane to access Santa Fe.

• Eastbound Oxford Avenue:
  A slight lane shift will be in place, but both lanes will remain open.

• North Side Sidewalk:
  The sidewalk on the north side of Oxford will be closed. Detour signage will guide pedestrians around the work zone.

• South Side Sidewalk Reopens:
  Work on Abutment 1 is temporarily paused. The sidewalk on the south side of Oxford Avenue has reopened for pedestrian access and will remain open until work on Abutment 1 resumes in the coming weeks.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to make progress on this important project.

July 9 Update: Construction has started at the project site.

In late June, the city finalized property access agreements with the apartments on the south side of Oxford Avenue. We’re now working with RTD to secure access to the north side near the light rail station and expect construction to begin within the next month.

Construction starts Monday, June 2

Crews will break ground on the new Oxford Pedestrian Bridge over Oxford Avenue near Santa Fe on Monday, June 2. This project is designed to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists traveling to and from the Oxford RTD Light Rail Station. The bridge is expected to be installed in November 2025, with full project completion anticipated in early 2026.

The new bridge will:

• Provide a safer, more direct connection for walkers and bikers
• Support improved traffic flow at the Windermere/Navajo intersection

The city is expecting a cost contribution from a developer to help with the funding shortfall for this project. The city has also allocated additional funding in 2024 to help make up the funding gap. At this time, it is anticipated that the project could go to construction in Spring of 2025 if bids come in within budget.

The city has secured funding to cover anticipated construction costs for this project. Final right-of-way acquisitions are being completed and the city hopes to rebid this project in the summer of 2024.

Hey Englewood,

This is the eighteenth in a series of monthly updates regarding the Oxford Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project.

On April 7th, the city opened contractors’ bids for the construction contract. The city received 5 bids, however, the lowest bid was higher than the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost. City staff is working to find additional sources of funding in order to move forward with construction. The city continues negotiating a construction management services contract with a consultant engineering team.

Best,

Englewood Public Works

Hey Englewood,

This is the sixteenth in a series of monthly updates regarding the Oxford Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project.

On April 7th the city opened contractors’ bids for the construction contract. The city received 5 bids, however, the low bid was higher than the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost. City staff is working to find additional sources of funding in order to move forward with construction. The city also selected a consultant engineering team to perform construction management and oversight services on the project.

Best,
Englewood Public Works

This is the fifteenth in a series of monthly updates regarding the Oxford Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project.

In the last month, the city opened contractors’ bids for the construction contract. The city received 5 bids, however, the low bid was higher than the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost. City staff is working to find additional sources of funding in order to move forward with construction. The city also selected a consultant team to perform construction management and oversight on the project.

Best,
Englewood Public Works

Hey Englewood,

This is the fourteenth in a series of monthly updates regarding the Oxford Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project.

In the last month, the city advertised the project for construction. Bids from contractors are due on April 7^th.

In the next month, the city will close the advertising period and open bids. City staff will review the bids and work with the low bidder to prepare a contract for CDOT and City Council approval.

Best,

Englewood Public Works

Hey Englewood,

This email is the thirteenth in a series of monthly updates regarding the Oxford Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project.

In the last month, the city and consultant team awaited approval from CDOT and FHWA to advertise the project for construction. CDOT and FHWA provided concurrence to advertise on February 28th, allowing the city to move forward with the next phase of the project.

In the next month, the city will advertise the project to construction contractors in an effort to obtain the lowest possible competitive bid.

Best,

Englewood Public Works