Arapahoe Bridge over Big Dry Creek Replacement Project

image of a road with the words Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek

The reconstruction of the bridge over Big Dry Creek Road on Arapahoe Rd., east of University Blvd. is complete. The enhanced bridge features wider lanes and a taller structure, significantly improving safety for the traveling public. 


Project Update (February 2024)

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please pay attention while driving in the work zone and never drive distracted. Motorists should expect increased Arapahoe County Sheriff patrols in neighborhoods north and south of Arapahoe Road to manage cut-through traffic. All construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change for the safety of crews and the traveling public.

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Upcoming Construction Impacts:

  • Ongoing through February – In February, crews will continue stream stabilization efforts under the bridge and on the trail, and complete Xcel utility work. In mid-February, crews will pour concrete to complete the trail on the south side of Arapahoe Road. The trail will remain closed while South Arapahoe Sanitation District begins work to line the existing sanitary lines through the project.
  • Ongoing – Final striping on the bridge was complete in December 2023. As crews continue to work on the project, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Detour routes on University Boulevard and Dry Creek Road are highly encouraged. Due to ongoing trail work and other construction activity, the trail under Arapahoe Road is anticipated to remain closed until late March.

The pedestrian/bike path is closed for the duration of the project. VIEW THE DETOUR MAP

View the project flyer(PDF, 347KB).   

View images and videos of construction.

When complete this project will:

  • Replace the existing bridge with a wider and taller structure
  • Improve pedestrian access over and around the bridge
  • Make improvements to the Big Dry Creek drainage and waterway system

Project Map

 

map of project area