Public Works Projects

Concrete Work on Private Property

The city is currently working with Majestic Concrete on several concrete projects in the city. If you are a Wheat Ridge property owner and wish to have concrete work performed on your private property, at your expense, please contact Doug at Majestic Concrete (303) 880-5259 to get a quote. Any work on private property is the responsibility of the property owners and will not be paid for by the city under any circumstances. It is not required that you work with Majestic; you may hire any contractor. This information is being provided since Majestic is working in the area. 

Wadsworth Widening Project – 35^th Avenue to I-70

For more detailed information on this project including the current schedule and any interim traffic detours, please visit the following link:

Improve Wadsworth | What's Up Wheat Ridge (whatsupwheatridge.com)

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52^nd Avenue/Tabor Street/Ward Road Intersection Improvements

This project will reconstruct the following streets to better serve the recent development in the area:

-W. 52^nd Avenue, Ward Road to Tabor Street

-Tabor Street, 52^nd Avenue to Ridge Road

-Ridge Road, east of Tabor Street to city limits

Reconstruction will involve relocating underground utilities, installing curb and gutter where needed, as well as constructing new sidewalk and new storm sewer followed by new asphalt pavement.

In addition, the traffic signal at the intersection 52^nd Avenue and Ward Road will be replaced. Watermain work will also occur at the request of the Valley Water District. Reimbursement for portions of the project will come from the City of Arvada, CDOT and the Valley Water District.

• Contractor:         Goodland Construction
• Estimated Construction Cost: $7.3M
• Estimated Construction Completion: November 2023

August 2023 Update: 

Crews are installing watermain along 52^nd Avenue and will continue to pour curb & gutter and construct pedestrian ramps and sidewalk. Paving of the west end of 52^nd Avenue is planned to occur towards the end of the month.

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 303-205-7615.

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Youngfield Bridge over Clear Creek Rehabilitation

The city owns and maintains 11 bridges. These are inspected every three years by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) which provides a report showing deficiencies and maintenance needs. This bridge was last rated in 2021 and showed the need to address deterioration of the bridge joints and one of the pier caps.

This project will add expansion devices to the existing bridge to increase durability. Currently, there are no expansion devices, so the asphalt at the beginning and end of the bridge is cracking, allowing water to seep through to the abutment. To prevent this, approach slabs with sleeper slabs are being constructed to accommodate expansion devices. New pedestrian ramps and fencing will also be installed to improve safety for pedestrians.

• Contractor: TechCon Infrastructure
• Estimated Construction Cost: $550,000
• Estimated Construction Completion: December 2023

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-375-6092.

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Speed Hump Installation – Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program

In accordance with the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), speed humps are being installed at the following locations:

1. 31^st Place, Union Street to Vivian Street
2. Cody Street, 38^th Avenue to 41^st Avenue
3. Dudley Street, 32^nd Avenue to 38^th Avenue
4. Lamar Street, 32^nd Avenue to 33^rd Avenue
5. Lamar Street, 39^th Avenue to 41^st Avenue

• Contractor: Majestic Concrete
• Estimated Construction Cost: $95,000
• Estimated Construction Completion: November 2023

Please assist the contractor by adhering to the following requirements to assist in making the construction safe and efficient for everyone:

1. Avoid walking or stepping on the new concrete until it has hardened (usually about 48 hours).
2. Turn off sprinklers for two days to avoid getting the new concrete wet.
3. Avoid parking near the work area until the new concrete has been poured and finished.
4. Place garbage and recycling bins away from the work area. Remove them from the street as soon as they are emptied.

August 2023 Update: 

Work began on August 14 at most locations. One half of each speed hump will be constructed to allow for traffic to continue to access the street. Then, once hardened, the contractor will come back and construct the other half.

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-375-6092.

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Concrete Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk Repairs/Pedestrian Ramp Installations

The city will be removing and replacing damaged curb & gutter and sidewalk panels at various locations throughout the city. The city’s contractor will remove the existing concrete and then replace it with new concrete in the same location and configuration. Also, approximately 48 pedestrian curb ramps will be upgraded to meet current ADA Guidelines. Every effort will be made to limit impacts to private irrigation systems or landscaping.

• Contractor: Majestic Concrete
• Estimated Construction Cost: $500,000
• Estimated Construction Completion: November 2023

Please assist the contractor by adhering to the following requirements to assist in making the construction safe and efficient for everyone:

1. Avoid walking or stepping on the new concrete until it has hardened (usually about 48 hours).
2. Turn off sprinklers for two days to avoid getting the new concrete wet.
3. Avoid parking near the work area until the new concrete has been poured and finished.
4. Place garbage and recycling bins away from the work area. Remove them from the street as soon as they are emptied.
5. [include link to property owner letter]

August 2023 Update: 

Work is scheduled to begin the week of 9/5/203.

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-375-6092.

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Pedestrian Improvements _ 38^th Avenue at Reed Street

The city has received requests to install a crosswalk at this location to accommodate school children as well as access to local businesses. The sidewalk at this location is raised above the street to accommodate a sub-surface water main and therefore doesn’t meet accessibility standards.  

The project will reconstruct the sidewalk, add a handrail, and install pedestrian ramps to meet accessibility standards. Pedestrian-activated flashing beacons will also be installed. The city was awarded a Revitalizing Main Streets grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in the amount of $70,000 towards this effort.

• Contractor: Majestic Concrete
• Estimated Construction Cost: $85,000
• Estimated Construction Completion: December 2023

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-375-6092.

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Emergency Storm Sewer Repair Replacement

The storm sewer in the following locations has partially collapsed and is causing the street above it to fail. This project will replace pipe in the following locations:

• 37^th Avenue and Independence Avenue – approximately 300 feet to the north and 150 feet to the south of the intersection
• 39^th Avenue and Hoyt Ct – approximately 300 feet from the intersection, north to the end of the cul-de-sac.

Construction will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. During these times, parking on the street will not be allowed. Access for local traffic, including garbage and delivery trucks, will be maintained but there may be delays, at times. After 5 p.m., in most areas, parking will be allowed on the street.

The entire project is expected to take about 5-6 weeks to complete. All work is weather dependent.

During construction, please assist the crew and your neighbors by following these safety rules:

• Drive slowly and carefully through all construction zones; do not drive through areas where construction is occurring, even after work has stopped for the night.
• Obey all traffic and parking signs and follow the direction of flaggers.
• Always keep children and pets away from the construction areas.
• Remove garbage & recycling cans as soon as they are emptied.

Please drive slowly and carefully through the construction areas and obey all flaggers and traffic signs.

• Contractor: Colorado Civil Infrastructure
• Estimated Construction Cost: $550,000
• Estimated Construction Completion: September 2023

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-375-6092.

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Annual Slurry Seal Pavement Project

Project Update: The slurry seal work is scheduled to start on 10/18/2023.  It is estimated it will take the contractor 5 working days to complete the work areas.

Slurry Seal Project Overview:

A slurry seal is the application of a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate (very small, crushed rock), and additives to an existing asphalt pavement. This combined mixture of the emulsion and aggregates represents “slurry.” The placement of this mixture on existing pavement is the “seal” as it is intended to seal the pavement surface. Slurry seal is applied to help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provide a new driving surface. Slurry seal applications serve to seal the cracks, restore lost flexibility to the pavement surface, and help preserve the underlying pavement structure.

During the process, the slurry mixture flows out of the rear of the truck and onto the pavement within the confines of a box attached to the rear of the truck. The box serves to distribute the slurry mixture evenly over the pavement. The process on any given street takes about 6-8 hours before the road can be re-opened to traffic.

Approximately 6.5 miles of streets will be treated through this project. 

Adjacent property owners will receive a written notice from the city providing more specific information on timing and safety procedures during construction. 

1. Contractor: A-1 Chipseal
2. Estimated Construction Cost: $400,000
3. Estimated Construction Completion: November 2023

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-468-9842.

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Annual Mill and Overlay Pavement Project

A mill and overlay is a process used in road maintenance to rehabilitate an existing asphalt pavement surface by removing the top layer of asphalt (known as the “mill”) and then replacing it with a new layer of asphalt (known as the “overlay”). The milling process involves the use of a large machine that grinds off the existing surface layer of the pavement to a specific depth, typically 1.5 – 3 inches. The milling machine removes the old asphalt and any damaged or deteriorated sections of the underlying pavement. 

After the milling is completed, the surface is cleaned and inspected for any additional repairs that may be necessary. Once the surface is deemed ready, a new layer of asphalt is applied, which typically ranges in thickness from 1.5 to 2 inches. The new layer of asphalt is then compacted using heavy equipment to create a smooth, even surface.

Mill and overlay is a cost-effective method for extending the life of an existing asphalt pavement surface, particularly when the underlying pavement is still in good condition, but the surface layer has become worn, cracked, or damaged.

Approximately 2.8 miles of streets will be treated through this project. 

Adjacent property owners will receive a written notice from the city providing more specific information on timing and safety procedures during construction. 

• Contractor: Martin Marietta
• Estimated Construction Cost: $2.06M
• Estimated Construction Completion: November 2023

For questions on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or 720-468-9842.