Major construction activity is planned at the Wadsworth Boulevard/38th Avenue intersection. Starting at 5 a.m. on Monday, March 11, direct access to and from 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth Boulevard will be closed for three weeks through Monday, April 1. Since construction activities are highly dependent on weather conditions this time of year, this schedule is subject to change.
This safety closure is necessary while the contractor places a new water line and the storm sewer system across 38th Avenue in a large trench more than 15 feet below ground. Detouring traffic away from the east leg of the intersection will save several weeks of phased traffic restrictions and access modifications.
38th Avenue will be closed to all traffic between Wadsworth Boulevard and Vance Street. The signed detour route for 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth is 44th Avenue to either Pierce Street or Harlan Street. 38th Avenue business access and all side streets will remain open from the east side of the closure at Vance Street.
Wadsworth and 38th Avenue west of Wadsworth will remain open during the partial intersection closure. All eastbound 38th Avenue traffic approaching the intersection must turn north (left) or south (right) at the Wadsworth traffic signal. A similar configuration was in place last year when underground utilities were placed under 44th Avenue.
A continuous flow intersection (CFI) is under construction at Wadsworth Boulevard/38th Avenue. The CFI makes the best use of land for maximum traffic flow, while prioritizing safety. A second CFI will be installed at 44th Avenue as part of the Wadsworth Improvement Project. More information on CFIs and planned corridor improvements can be found on the project web page.
During the intersection work, progress updates will be posted on What’s Up Wheat Ridge. All work is weather-dependent. Any schedule changes will be posted on message boards approaching the work area.
Questions or concerns? Hotline 303-390-0878 or email WadsworthProject@ci.wheatridge.co.u