If you've been trying to navigate through Lewis Ridge Road at Aspen Lane recently, you're probably aware of the barricades and the buzz of construction. According to Jefferson County, a full road closure is currently in place for the next six to seven weeks due to culvert replacements. The county advises commuters and residents in the area to get ready to detour. The construction, seemingly unavoidable, is the result of failing culverts that needed to be urgently addressed.
The detour will likely add some extra time to your travels. But don't despair, the county has mapped out an alternative route to help you navigate around Aspen Lane, through Forest Way, onto Hilltop Drive, across Colorado Highway 74 Frontage Road, and back onto Lewis Ridge Road. The reverse path applies for the opposite direction. You may want to give yourself a little extra time to get familiar with this changed landscape of your daily route.
For those interested in the minutia of the closure or who simply seek to avoid getting caught unawares by future road disruptions, the county has provided a useful resource. A detailed detour map is available in PDF format for those who want to meticulously plan their journey. The document can be accessed on the project page linked in the county notice.
