Attention South Broadway commuters: get ready to adjust your travel plans starting next week. Construction crews are setting up shop near Belleview Ave. and South Broadway this Monday for a series of upgrades as part of the South Broadway Complete Streets project. Surveying operations are slated to kick off the work, with subsequent construction phases causing partial lane closures, specifically, minor turn lane and inside lane shutdowns between Belleview Ave. and Layton Ave. over the following fortnight, according to the City of Englewood.
For those who frequently rely on the Northbound RTD bus stop at Belleview, be advised that it will temporarily cease service starting Tuesday. The stop is slated to swiftly reopen, however, on January 23. During this period, it might be wise to quickly identify alternative transit options to avoid those morning rush hour inconveniences. The broader goal of all the traffic disturbances? A series of enhancements, including better bus stops, new bike lanes on South Sherman, safer intersections, and streetscape beautifications, all promise to eventually better integrate and beautify the corridor.
These improvements serve not just an aesthetic function but also aim to foster a more seamless experience for everyone traversing the area, whether they are on foot, bike, or bus. In the short term, the trade-off requires some patience and perhaps a little more time added to your commute.
