Heads up, commuters: if you're traveling through the city this week, expect some delays and detours. According to the City of Commerce City, various lane closures and shifts will be impacting the flow of traffic from February 28 through March 3. Key areas to be aware of are E. 56th Avenue, E. 80th Avenue, and the intersection at E. 60th Avenue and Quebec Street. These disruptions are due to utility work, so patience will be a necessary accessory for your daily drives.
Specifically, E. 56th Avenue will experience lane shifts between Olive and Quebec streets from Friday to Monday, with work occurring between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The project, managed by Lisa Mendez, can be reached for more details at 1-800-895-4999. E. 80th Avenue will also see overnight lane closures from Rosemary to Larkwood streets. This work, headed by Tobin Wood, is slated to run from Monday through Saturday, 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., with a targeted completion by mid-March. Wood can be contacted at 720-505-1170. Drivers should plan for added travel time or seek alternate routes during these periods.
Moreover, the intersection at E. 60th Avenue and Quebec Street won't be spared from the overnight lane closures, scheduled every day from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. This portion of the utility work, overseen by Michelle Salas, is expected to be completed by the end of next week. Questions can be directed to Salas at 720-454-9324. While these disruptions may be an inconvenience, they are essential for maintaining and upgrading the city's infrastructure.
