Travel Advisories from DOTI
Published on March 06, 2023
DENVER – Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) would like to make residents aware of two locations where infrastructure improvements are happening so they can plan their travels accordingly.
Sanitary Sewer Improvements in the area of East 56th Ave and Peoria St.
DOTI is doing maintenance on the sanitary sewer system near East 56th Avenue and Peoria Street that will take about six weeks to complete. Residents can expect the following as the city lines the pipes to ensure they’re in good working condition for decades to come.
Week of March 5
- Intermittent travel lane closures will occur near E 56th Ave and Peoria as crews set up. Electronic message boards let travelers know of upcoming work.
Week of March 12
- Travel lane reductions. One lane of vehicle travel maintained in each direction on East 56th Avenue near Peoria as work gets underway
- Closure of Peoria Street at E 56th Avenue for three weeks
Week of March 19
- One-week full closure of E. 56th Avenue from Havana to Chambers
Week of March 26
- East 56th Avenue reopens from Havana to Chambers
Week of April 2
- Peoria Street at East 56th Avenue reopens
One Block of Champa to Close Temporarily for Construction Crane Removal
The removal of a second crane from the Colorado Convention Center Expansion site will require crews to close Champa Street from 14th Street to Speer Boulevard for a couple of days this week.
Weather permitting, the Champa Street closure from 14th Street to Speer Boulevard will start Tuesday, March 7, at 12:00 a.m. and continue through Thursday, March 9, at 11:59 p.m. Message boards are in place to give travelers who normally take this route advance notice. A map showing the detour route is attached.
One last crane will remain on site until summer, visible from the Champa side of the facility, as crews continue constructing an 80,000 square foot multipurpose room, outdoor terrace, and other supporting spaces on top of the existing convention center building. The rooftop expansion will also offer convention-goers sweeping views of the City skyline and mountains. The improvements are expected to be completed at the end of this year.
