South Broadway Complete Streets

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Overview

The City of Englewood selected HDR to design significant pedestrian and cyclist improvements on two parallel multimodal corridors, known as the couplet, consisting of South Broadway and South Sherman Streets from US-285 to Belleview Avenue.

Complete Streets is a planning approach that ensures streets work for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and drivers. The primary objective of this project is to enhance safety, accessibility and attractiveness for pedestrians and transit users on South Broadway. This will be achieved by implementing ADA improvements, upgrading bus stop amenities, improving lighting and landscaping along the corridor.

As part of the city's goals to improve active transportation, South Sherman Street will be developed as a safer alternative to South Broadway for cyclists. On-street biking facilities and traffic calming features will help redirect bicycle traffic away from South Broadway, creating a more comfortable and appealing route for riders.

These efforts align with Englewood’s broader goal of encouraging walking and transit use along South Broadway, while establishing South Sherman Street as the preferred corridor for bicyclists due to its reduced traffic and slower speeds. The project also includes wayfinding enhancements to improve access to RTD transit stops, as well as nearby bike routes and trails. Collectively, these improvements aim to promote public transit use and make cycling throughout Englewood more convenient and intuitive.

This project is a collaborative effort with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and is estimated to cost approximately $7.54M for design and construction. The city cost-share of this project is 12% ($905,000.00) of the total budget with the remaining 88% ($6,635,000.00) being federally funded.

Design Renderings

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Construction Outreach

Community engagement is a key component of this project, and limited outreach efforts will be conducted to engage with stakeholders, residents and businesses within the project area. The goal of this outreach is to involve the community in finding solutions to mitigate construction impacts.

Construction Schedule

The city has awarded the construction bid for the South Broadway Complete Streets project to Essential Contractors, Inc. Construction will begin January 12, 2026 and is expected to be completed in December 2026. Work will start along the Broadway corridor, with installation of the South Sherman Bike Corridor scheduled for September 2026.

Construction Impacts

Traffic control and partial lane closures will be in place on South Broadway between Belleview and Hampden Avenue during construction. Minor impacts and delays to traffic on South Broadway are anticipated.

Sidewalk closures may be necessary for construction along South Broadway and South Sherman Street. In the event segments of sidewalk must be closed, alternative routes will be provided to ensure pedestrian connectivity and access to businesses along South Broadway.

Crews have been surveying and preparing the South Broadway corridor for the start of construction, and traffic impacts will begin Monday, January 19.

What to Expect:

  • Inside lane closures near the medians along the corridor from Belleview Avenue to Hampden
  • These lane closures will move along the corridor as the median work progresses through late February

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time for travel or use alternate routes.

The heavy equipment being used will create construction noise. Construction hours will be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Limited night and weekend work may be needed under special circumstances. Materials, equipment and debris will need to be delivered to and removed from the construction area.

Temporary Median Removal

The medians along South Broadway have been temporarily removed to help maintain traffic flow during construction. As crews reinstall the 13 bus pads along the corridor, traffic will shift around active work zones. Removing the medians allows vehicles to move safely through these areas. The medians will be reconstructed and reinstalled later in the project.

View the Proposed Design in the Roll Plot here.

Public Transportation Detours

The following bus stops will be temporarily closed while construction work occurs at each location. Only 1 to 2 bus stops will be closed at a time. Work for the project will begin from Belleview Avenue and work north towards Hampden Avenue throughout 2026.

Impacted Bus Stops:
Click the route number to check the current status (External links)

  1. Belleview: Northbound: #12482
  2. Chenango: Northbound #12498 | Southbound #12497
  3. Tufts: Northbound #12606 | Southbound #12607
  4. Stanford: (Northbound #12594 | Southbound #12595
  5. Quincy: Northbound #12583 | Southbound #12584
  6. Oxford: Northbound #12572 | Southbound #12573
  7. Mansfield: Northbound #12557 | Southbound #12558
  8. Kenyon: Northbound #12546 | Southbound #12547

Please see RTD’s route alerts page for information regarding RTD bus stop closures and detours in this area. RTD Service Alerts(External link)

Overview

The City of Englewood selected HDR to design significant pedestrian and cyclist improvements on two parallel multimodal corridors, known as the couplet, consisting of South Broadway and South Sherman Streets from US-285 to Belleview Avenue.

Complete Streets is a planning approach that ensures streets work for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and drivers. The primary objective of this project is to enhance safety, accessibility and attractiveness for pedestrians and transit users on South Broadway. This will be achieved by implementing ADA improvements, upgrading bus stop amenities, improving lighting and landscaping along the corridor.

As part of the city's goals to improve active transportation, South Sherman Street will be developed as a safer alternative to South Broadway for cyclists. On-street biking facilities and traffic calming features will help redirect bicycle traffic away from South Broadway, creating a more comfortable and appealing route for riders.

These efforts align with Englewood’s broader goal of encouraging walking and transit use along South Broadway, while establishing South Sherman Street as the preferred corridor for bicyclists due to its reduced traffic and slower speeds. The project also includes wayfinding enhancements to improve access to RTD transit stops, as well as nearby bike routes and trails. Collectively, these improvements aim to promote public transit use and make cycling throughout Englewood more convenient and intuitive.

This project is a collaborative effort with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and is estimated to cost approximately $7.54M for design and construction. The city cost-share of this project is 12% ($905,000.00) of the total budget with the remaining 88% ($6,635,000.00) being federally funded.

Design Renderings

Click on the images below to enlarge.


Construction Outreach

Community engagement is a key component of this project, and limited outreach efforts will be conducted to engage with stakeholders, residents and businesses within the project area. The goal of this outreach is to involve the community in finding solutions to mitigate construction impacts.

Construction Schedule

The city has awarded the construction bid for the South Broadway Complete Streets project to Essential Contractors, Inc. Construction will begin January 12, 2026 and is expected to be completed in December 2026. Work will start along the Broadway corridor, with installation of the South Sherman Bike Corridor scheduled for September 2026.

Construction Impacts

Traffic control and partial lane closures will be in place on South Broadway between Belleview and Hampden Avenue during construction. Minor impacts and delays to traffic on South Broadway are anticipated.

Sidewalk closures may be necessary for construction along South Broadway and South Sherman Street. In the event segments of sidewalk must be closed, alternative routes will be provided to ensure pedestrian connectivity and access to businesses along South Broadway.

Crews have been surveying and preparing the South Broadway corridor for the start of construction, and traffic impacts will begin Monday, January 19.

What to Expect:

  • Inside lane closures near the medians along the corridor from Belleview Avenue to Hampden
  • These lane closures will move along the corridor as the median work progresses through late February

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time for travel or use alternate routes.

The heavy equipment being used will create construction noise. Construction hours will be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Limited night and weekend work may be needed under special circumstances. Materials, equipment and debris will need to be delivered to and removed from the construction area.

Temporary Median Removal

The medians along South Broadway have been temporarily removed to help maintain traffic flow during construction. As crews reinstall the 13 bus pads along the corridor, traffic will shift around active work zones. Removing the medians allows vehicles to move safely through these areas. The medians will be reconstructed and reinstalled later in the project.

View the Proposed Design in the Roll Plot here.

Public Transportation Detours

The following bus stops will be temporarily closed while construction work occurs at each location. Only 1 to 2 bus stops will be closed at a time. Work for the project will begin from Belleview Avenue and work north towards Hampden Avenue throughout 2026.

Impacted Bus Stops:
Click the route number to check the current status (External links)

  1. Belleview: Northbound: #12482
  2. Chenango: Northbound #12498 | Southbound #12497
  3. Tufts: Northbound #12606 | Southbound #12607
  4. Stanford: (Northbound #12594 | Southbound #12595
  5. Quincy: Northbound #12583 | Southbound #12584
  6. Oxford: Northbound #12572 | Southbound #12573
  7. Mansfield: Northbound #12557 | Southbound #12558
  8. Kenyon: Northbound #12546 | Southbound #12547

Please see RTD’s route alerts page for information regarding RTD bus stop closures and detours in this area. RTD Service Alerts(External link)

  • March 2026 Project Update

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    Construction continues to move steadily along the South Broadway corridor, with several key milestones completed in February and additional improvements underway in March.

    Work completed in February

    • Reconstruction was completed at South Broadway and Belleview Avenue, including rebuilding the corner to meet ADA standards.
    • Medians were removed along South Broadway at Chenango, Quincy, Kenyon, Oxford and Mansfield avenues to prepare for upcoming roadway improvements.
    • Electrical upgrades and irrigation sleeve installation began.
    • Excavation and roadway preparation were completed in advance of paving operations between Belleview and Quincy avenues.
    • Construction began on the RTD bus stop at Chenango Avenue.
    • Reconstruction of the RTD bus stop at South Broadway and Belleview Avenue was completed. A bus shelter will be reinstalled at this location later in the project.

    Work anticipated in March

    • Paving operations will continue between Belleview and Quincy avenues.
    • Installation of electrical conduits, light pole caissons and poles will take place at Chenango Avenue, with similar work planned later in March at Quincy and Tufts avenues.
    • Street and sidewalk demolition will occur at Tufts and Quincy avenues.
    • New concrete curb, gutter, ADA ramps, planter boxes and sidewalk will be poured at Chenango Avenue.
    • From early March through mid-April, the RTD bus stop at Quincy Avenue is expected to be temporarily closed to allow renovation work

    Temporary Median Removal
    The medians along South Broadway have been temporarily removed to help maintain traffic flow during construction. As crews reinstall the 13 bus pads along the corridor, traffic will shift around active work zones. Removing the medians allows vehicles to move safely through these areas. The medians will be reconstructed and reinstalled later in the project.

    We appreciate the community’s patience as these improvements take shape and help create a safer, more accessible South Broadway for everyone.

  • February 2026 Project Update

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    The South Broadway Complete Streets project is officially underway. Crews are making steady progress on efforts to improve safety, accessibility and transit efficiency throughout the corridor. Here’s a look at what was accomplished last month and what you can expect in the weeks ahead.

    Work performed in January
    Construction activities began in January with the installation of traffic control devices throughout the project limits. Initial impacts occurred at Belleview Avenue and South Broadway, including the temporary closure of the RTD bus stop. This closure allowed crews to reconstruct the corner to meet ADA standards and provide an improved bus stop.

    Median removal also began along the South Broadway corridor.

    Work anticipated in February
    Construction at the RTD bus stop and the intersection of Belleview Avenue and S. Broadway is anticipated to be completed in early February. Median removal operations will continue along the corridor.

    Beginning in mid-February, the RTD bus stop at Chenango Avenue is expected to be temporarily closed so crews can complete renovation work. Please see RTD’s route alerts page for information regarding RTD bus stop closures and detours in this area. RTD Service Alerts



  • January 2026 Construction Update

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    Crews have been surveying and preparing the South Broadway corridor for the start of construction, and traffic impacts will begin Monday, January 19.

    What to Expect:

    • Inside lane closures near the medians along the corridor from Belleview Avenue to Hampden
    • These lane closures will move along the corridor as the median work progresses through late February

    Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time for travel or use alternate routes.

    The South Broadway Complete Streets project will bring upgraded bus stops and intersections, new bike infrastructure on South Sherman Street and streetscape improvements such as lighting, wayfinding and landscaping. These updates support a safer, more connected and welcoming corridor for everyone who travels through South Broadway.

  • Exciting Updates Coming to South Broadway – Construction Begins

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    Contractor mobilization for the South Broadway Complete Streets project will begin Monday, January 12, near Belleview Avenue and South Broadway to perform surveying. Construction will follow shortly after, with minor turn lane and inside lane closures between Belleview and Layton avenues expected over the next two weeks.

    The Northbound RTD bus stop at Belleview will be closed starting Tuesday, January 13 and is expected to reopen on January 23.

    These improvements will enhance how people move through and experience South Broadway and include upgraded bus stops and intersections, new bike infrastructure on South Sherman and streetscape improvements such as lighting, wayfinding and landscaping. Together, these updates support a safer, more connected and welcoming corridor for our community.


Page last updated: 12 Mar 2026, 10:37 AM