Construction begins on Colorado's Highlands Ranch Parkway

Updated at: June 8, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Since its inception in the early 1980s, Highlands Ranch Parkway has served as the vital heartbeat of the Highlands Ranch community.

nounHighlands Ranch Parkway

verbserve

adjectivevital

nounheartbeat

Originally built to transform vast ranchland into a thriving suburban hub, the Parkway was crucial for linking residents to the greater Denver area following the completion of the C-470 freeway.

verbtransform

adjectivethrive

nounresident

However, as the population has surged to over 100,000, parts of this foundational infrastructure have reached the end of their lifespan.

verbsurge

This summer, a major modernization project began between Broadway and Burntwood Way to address aging pavement and safety standards.

nounmodernization

Scheduled to run through September 2026, this $6.57 million investment will replace gutters, sidewalks, and signals, ensuring the road remains reliable for years to come.

adjectivereliable

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What is the primary goal of the current project on Highlands Ranch Parkway?

To construct an entirely new highway connecting to downtown Denver.

To convert the residential area into a commercial business district.

To replace aging infrastructure and improve safety and capacity standards.

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To replace aging infrastructure and improve safety and capacity standards.

When was the original Highlands Ranch Parkway first developed?

In the early 1980s.

In the early 2020s.

In the mid-1990s.

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In the early 1980s.

What is the timeline for the current Parkway reconstruction project?

August 2025 through December 2025.

January 2026 through June 2026.

June 8, 2026, through September 2026.

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June 8, 2026, through September 2026.

Which of the following is NOT part of the current reconstruction project?

Expanding U.S. 85 (Santa Fe Drive) into a four-lane expressway.

Installing a new traffic signal at Ridgeglen Way.

Replacing aging pavement and gutters.

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Expanding U.S. 85 (Santa Fe Drive) into a four-lane expressway.

What does the article advise commuters to do during the construction period?

Avoid using the Parkway entirely and work from home.

Expect delays and consider using alternate routes like Dad Clark Drive.

Expect total road closures between Broadway and Burntwood Way.

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Expect delays and consider using alternate routes like Dad Clark Drive.

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