Dry Creek Road Construction Project, East of I-25
Construction is underway to improve Dry Creek Road just east of the I-25 interchange. This project will extend the eastbound Dry Creek Road right lane, creating a through lane from the northbound I-25 exit ramp to Inverness Drive East. Additional associated improvements are listed below. Completion of the project is expected early 2025.
Throughout the project, travelers can expect daytime traffic impacts as the project progresses. Intermittent daytime lane closures should be expected. Minor impacts to bicycle and pedestrian access will be required. Access to transit stops will be maintained throughout construction.
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Be advised of the following travel impacts, restrictions and planned work:
- April 15 through Mid-August
- Closure of the right lane on eastbound Dry Creek Road between Inverness Drive West and Inverness Drive East
- Closure of the northmost section Inverness Boulevard
- Closure of the right turn pocket onto southbound Inverness Drive East from Dry Creek Road and a portion of Inverness Drive East
- Impacts
- These closures will have limited traffic impacts for those who typically travel south on Inverness Drive East and Inverness Boulevard. Traffic will be rerouted through southbound Inverness Drive West
- Eastbound and westbound travelers on Dry Creek Road do not require a detour
- Detours around the closures
- Eastbound Dry Creek Road - Turn right onto Inverness Drive West, then turn left onto Inverness Main Street
- Westbound Dry Creek Road - Turn left onto Inverness Drive West, then turn left onto Inverness Main Street
Planned Improvements
The project aims to help vehicles flow more efficiently and safely along the roadway and improve intersection crossings for bicyclists and pedestrians. Planned improvements include:
- Extension of the eastbound Dry Creek Road right lane to create a through lane from the northbound I-25 off-ramp to Inverness Drive East
- Construction of a right turn lane on eastbound Dry Creek Road at Inverness Drive West
- Replacement of the traffic signals at Inverness Drive West and Dry Creek Road
- Replacement of some segments of sidewalk impacted by the lane extension
- Improving pedestrian crossings to include replacement of crosswalk striping to increase visibility and enhancing curb ramps in several area to meet the latest Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines
- Improving drainage and landscaping
Project Background
In the next 25 years and beyond, the I-25/Dry Creek Road interchange and corridor between Yosemite Street and Easter Avenue will serve as an important thoroughfare for both local and regional travel.
Dry Creek Road will provide a balance of improved traffic operations, multimodal mobility, and safety while maintaining local accessibility. Planned improvements will minimize impacts to existing neighborhoods, maintain the community identity, and match the neighborhood/mixed use surroundings.
Arapahoe County, in conjunction with the City of Centennial and the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, conducted the I-25/Dry Creek Road Interchange and Corridor Study from 2015-2017. The study identified short-term and long-term improvements to address peak period congestion along the corridor. Learn more about the I-25/Dry Creek Corridor Study.
Following the Corridor Study, Arapahoe County secured Federal funding for the design and construction of some recommended operational improvements along the corridor.
Contact
Call the project hotline at 720-492-1368 or send an email to DryCreekandInverness@gmail.com with any questions or comments, or to subscribe to weekly project update emails to learn of lane closures and detours.
Learn about the Inverness Drive West Transportation Improvements.
