West Union Avenue Pavement Replacement Project

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Project Background

Public Works is set to perform a full-depth reconstruction of W. Union Ave. from Santa Fe Blvd. east to the bridge over the South Platte River. Due to the high volume of heavy vehicles on this street, a complete reconstruction is necessary to accommodate the traffic and address the underlying subgrade issues. All work will occur within the existing edges of the road, and gutter and sidewalk improvements are not part of this project.

Project Location: W. Union Ave. from Santa Fe to South Platte River.


Project Goals

The current road conditions pose a hazard to drivers and generate significant noise from heavy vehicles. One goal of this project is to rebuild the road to better accommodate heavy vehicle traffic, using a combination of Polymer modified Hot Mix Asphalt and concrete materials that will help reduce noise and improve road conditions. Another goal is to strengthen the subbase, ensuring the street has a longer lifespan than the current conditions allow.

Project Timeline

The city has awarded the construction contract to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. Construction is planned to begin in late March to early April of 2026.

Local businesses will be contacted late February 2026 and also again 48 hours prior to work commencement.

Traffic Control Plans

Click the links below to view the traffic control plan for each phase. The dates for the work are subject to change.

Project Background

Public Works is set to perform a full-depth reconstruction of W. Union Ave. from Santa Fe Blvd. east to the bridge over the South Platte River. Due to the high volume of heavy vehicles on this street, a complete reconstruction is necessary to accommodate the traffic and address the underlying subgrade issues. All work will occur within the existing edges of the road, and gutter and sidewalk improvements are not part of this project.

Project Location: W. Union Ave. from Santa Fe to South Platte River.


Project Goals

The current road conditions pose a hazard to drivers and generate significant noise from heavy vehicles. One goal of this project is to rebuild the road to better accommodate heavy vehicle traffic, using a combination of Polymer modified Hot Mix Asphalt and concrete materials that will help reduce noise and improve road conditions. Another goal is to strengthen the subbase, ensuring the street has a longer lifespan than the current conditions allow.

Project Timeline

The city has awarded the construction contract to Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. Construction is planned to begin in late March to early April of 2026.

Local businesses will be contacted late February 2026 and also again 48 hours prior to work commencement.

Traffic Control Plans

Click the links below to view the traffic control plan for each phase. The dates for the work are subject to change.

  • April 25, 2026 Update

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    Concrete and Asphalt Pavement replacement has been completed in the eastbound lane from Santa Fe west to the bridge. Traffic control will be shifting traffic flow on Friday, April 24.


    While the City Utilities project continues west of the bridge, that traffic flow will remain on the north side of Union and traffic will be shifted west of the bridge to to the south side of Union to Santa Fe to allow reconstruction to begin on the westbound lane. Click the links below to view the traffic control plans:

    The project is on schedule with anticipated completion early summer.

    Concrete and Asphalt Pavement replacement has been completed in the eastbound lane from Santa Fe west to the bridge. Traffic control will be shifting traffic flow on Friday, April 24.


    While the City Utilities project continues west of the bridge, that traffic flow will remain on the north side of Union and traffic will be shifted west of the bridge to to the south side of Union to Santa Fe to allow reconstruction to begin on the westbound lane. Click the links below to view the traffic control plans:

    The project is on schedule with anticipated completion early summer.

  • April 2026 Update

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    The contractor, Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc., mobilized to the project site on March 16, with construction beginning March 23. Work is currently underway in the eastbound lane, where all existing pavement and base have been removed from Santa Fe Drive to the bridge over the South Platte River.

    As of April 9, concrete has been placed from Santa Fe Drive to the west entrance of the 7-Eleven, with temporary access points maintained for all affected businesses during lane reconstruction. Asphalt paving is anticipated to begin the week of April 13. Once eastbound lane work is complete, construction will shift to

    The contractor, Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc., mobilized to the project site on March 16, with construction beginning March 23. Work is currently underway in the eastbound lane, where all existing pavement and base have been removed from Santa Fe Drive to the bridge over the South Platte River.

    As of April 9, concrete has been placed from Santa Fe Drive to the west entrance of the 7-Eleven, with temporary access points maintained for all affected businesses during lane reconstruction. Asphalt paving is anticipated to begin the week of April 13. Once eastbound lane work is complete, construction will shift to the westbound lane, which is expected to begin in late April.

  • March 2026 Update

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    Construction on the West Union Avenue Pavement Replacement Project is expected to begin in the coming days. Residents and travelers in the area should anticipate lane closures and the presence of heavy equipment as crews mobilize and begin work.

    This project will reconstruct West Union Ave. from Santa Fe west to the bridge over the South Platte River. Because this corridor carries a high volume of heavy vehicles, crews will complete a full-depth reconstruction of the roadway to address underlying subgrade issues and create a stronger, longer-lasting street.

    The project is expected to be completed by early summer. Once finished, the improvements will provide a more durable roadway designed to better handle heavy traffic, reduce the need for frequent repairs and keep this important connection safer and more reliable for the community.

    Construction on the West Union Avenue Pavement Replacement Project is expected to begin in the coming days. Residents and travelers in the area should anticipate lane closures and the presence of heavy equipment as crews mobilize and begin work.

    This project will reconstruct West Union Ave. from Santa Fe west to the bridge over the South Platte River. Because this corridor carries a high volume of heavy vehicles, crews will complete a full-depth reconstruction of the roadway to address underlying subgrade issues and create a stronger, longer-lasting street.

    The project is expected to be completed by early summer. Once finished, the improvements will provide a more durable roadway designed to better handle heavy traffic, reduce the need for frequent repairs and keep this important connection safer and more reliable for the community.

  • February Update

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    Xcel Energy and their contractor, Centerline Energy, will be relocating a gas line beginning the week of February 16. They anticipate the relocation process will take around 3 weeks. One lane of access on Union will remain open at all times, and they do not anticipate any disruption to gas service.

    This relocation is necessary before beginning work on the Pavement Replacement Project, which is still slated to begin in mid to late March.

    Xcel Energy and their contractor, Centerline Energy, will be relocating a gas line beginning the week of February 16. They anticipate the relocation process will take around 3 weeks. One lane of access on Union will remain open at all times, and they do not anticipate any disruption to gas service.

    This relocation is necessary before beginning work on the Pavement Replacement Project, which is still slated to begin in mid to late March.

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