Sidewalk Repair and Construction

DOTI continues to construct new sidewalks, filling gaps in the network and working to complete its Elevate and Rise Bond Program commitments. Between 2026 and 2027, DOTI anticipates constructing the following stretches of new sidewalk, with some segments already underway. Click here to learn more about what to expect during new sidewalk construction.

IN CONSTRUCTION

PARK HILL

• Smith Road (south side), from Kearney St to Quebec St – multiple segments, detached and attached sidewalks. Contractor: Keene Concrete, Project Manager: Sarah Klarich
  • Construction Start Date (Weather Permitting): December 8, 2025
• 29^th Ave (north side), from Elm St. to Forest St. - multiple segments, detached and attached sidewalks. Contractor: Keene Concrete, Project Manager: Sarah Klarich

• Construction Start Date (Weather Permitting): Mid-to-Late November 2025

Country Club

N Downing St (east side), from Speer Blvd to E 3^rd Ave

ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION

East Colfax

• E 14^th Ave (south and north side), from Quebec St to Wabash St – multiple segments
• Quince St (east side), Syracuse St (east side), and Unita St (east and west side), from E 14^th Ave to Colfax St
• Valentia St (east and west side), from E 13^th Ave to E 14^th Ave
• E 13^th Ave (north and south side), from Quince Street to Willow St
• E 17^th Ave (south side), from Rosemary St to Syracuse St
• Rosemary St (east and west side), Syracuse St (east and west side), and Spruce St (east and west side), from Colfax St to E 16^th Ave

Athmar Park

• W Mosier Place (south side), from S Raritan St to S Quivas St
• S Raritan St (east side), from W Mosier Place to W Mississippi Ave

Fort Logan

S Lowell Blvd (east and west side), from W Quincy Ave to W Chenango Ave

Bear Valley

S Wadsworth Blvd (east side), from W Vassar Ave to W Yale Ave

Barnum West

• W Bayaud Ave (south side), from Grove St to Federal Blvd
• W Cedar Ave (north side), from Hazel Court to Federal Blvd

Valverde

• N Bryant St (east side), from W 2^nd Ave to W 4^th Ave
• W 2^nd Ave (south side), from N Bryant St to Yuma St

PROJECT AREA MAP Image with Alt Text: Map of the Valverde neighborhood showing the location of new sidewalk segments in red on North Bryant Street and West 2^nd Avenue.

Baker

• W Ellsworth Ave (south side), from Galapago St to Fox St
• W 1^st Ave (north side), from Lipan St to Kalamath St

West Colfax

N Sheridan Blvd (east side), from Colfax Ave to 17^th St

Regis

Sheridan Blvd (east side), from 1-70 to W 49^th Ave

Harvey Park

W Evans Avenue (north side), from S Patton Ct to Osceola St

Green Valley Ranch

Tower Road (east and west side), from Peña Blvd to 72^nd Ave

Globeville

• Cherokee St (east side, project ends at south limit of Xcel station), from W 43rd Ave to W 44th Ave
• Delaware St (west side), from W 42nd Ave to W. 44th Ave
• Delaware St (east side) at W 43rd Ave
• W 43rd Ave (north and south side), from Delaware St to Alley
• W 43rd Ave (north side), from Delaware St to Cherokee
• E 44th Ave (north and south side), from Pearl St to Sherman St

Eyria-Swansea

• Thompson Ct (east side), from E 46^th Ave to E 47^th Ave
• Fillmore St (east and west side), from E 50th Ave to E 51st Ave
• Milwaukee St (east and west side), from E 51st Ave to E 52nd Ave
• E 52nd Ave (north and south side), from Monroe St to Cook St
• E 51st Ave (north and south side), from Fillmore St to Milwaukee St
• E 40^th Ave (south side), from Jackson St to Monroe St

Several months before construction, land surveyors will check for potential conflicts between private property lines and sidewalk gap construction. Any special landscaping or hardscape (fences, walls, boulders, etc) in the right-of-way will be noted. 

Several weeks prior to construction, the city project team will contact property owners and residents with a door flyer or by mail to share project background, construction impacts and contact information.  The city project team will work with property owners to address structures, plantings or other private property that must be moved. There may, on rare occasions, be properties that will require very limited property acquisition in order to install the sidewalk. 

Two days before construction, door hangers will be placed by the construction contractor.  Door hangers will contain basic parking and construction information, as well as contact information for the hotline, website, and project manager.  Homeowners are advised to keep their door hangers until construction is complete.  The project team will post regular community updates through the city webpage as sidewalk construction progresses.

“No Parking” signs will be placed on the street immediately prior to construction and remain for the duration of the project. While street parking will be restricted, the street will remain open as much as possible for cars and pedestrians. Preparing, pouring, and curing a single city block of new sidewalk takes approximately two weeks.

During construction concrete is poured into forms to create the new sidewalk. If required, the asphalt, existing curb, gutter, and immediate sidewalk area may be dug up to allow for construction of new pedestrian ramps. Construction tape and barriers protect the concrete while it cures. Bad weather may delay construction.  Once the concrete cures, the forms are removed, the soil backfilled, and the asphalt is patched.

Sidewalk repairs are not performed on-demand. DOTI is prioritizing areas with higher concentrations of reported sidewalk damage. We are taking sidewalk damage reports submitted through 3-1-1, ranking them based on severity, and grouping them geographically to create an efficient mobilization plan for its contractor to maximize the amount of work that can be done within the repair budget.

2026 sidewalk repairs are underway in the areas and order listed below. More areas in the city will be added as time and funding allows. 

• Capitol Hill: areas generally between E. 14th Ave. and E. 11th Ave., Washington St. and Humboldt St.; 6th Ave. and 11th Ave., Humboldt St. and Marion St. (area nearly complete; final work underway)
• Washington Park (E. Exposition Ave. to E. Bayaud Ave. between S. Franklin St. and S. Downing St.) and Washington Park West (E. Exposition Ave. to E 1st Ave. between S. Downing St. and S. Clarkson St.): As of January 16, 2026, painting is currently underway; repair work is anticipated to begin in 2-4 weeks.

If a garden wall, fence or other private property is located within City right-of-way, it may have to be disturbed or removed in order to accommodate construction of the new sidewalk and pedestrian ramps. The City is not responsible for replacing fences or other hardscaping installed on City property. 

Additional information

• Encroachments in the Public Right of Way
• Project Guide for Fences

Construction crews are instructed to keep landscape and tree removals to a minimum and will only disturb what is necessary to install the new sidewalk and pedestrian ramps. City project managers will contact homeowners in advance of construction so that, where possible, landscaping can be safely removed by the homeowner for replanting after sidewalk construction is complete. In the case of mature trees, the City Forester may be called upon for additional consultation.

Further information

• City Forester rules

The adjacent property owner or resident is responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalk and the pedestrian ramps adjoining their property. The resident is responsible for clearing the sidewalk and ramps of snow, leaves and debris.

Please see additional information at denvergov.org/snow.

The Snow Angels program is an initiative of the City and County of Denver aimed at helping Denver residents in need of assistance shoveling their front sidewalks during the cold winter months.

These can be older active adults, neighbors living with a disability, residents who are temporarily ill, and those physically unable to shovel.

To request the help of a volunteer Snow Angel, submit a form at denvergov.org/snowangels or contact SnowAngels@denvergov.org; 720-913-SNOW (7669).

YES and NO. 24-48 hours before construction begins, the City’s contractor will put up “No Parking” signs on your block. You will not be able to park in the immediate area during construction in order to leave room for construction vehicles, materials and personnel.

However, only the immediate area around the construction site will have restricted parking. Other parts of the street may not be impacted.

If trash, recycling, and compost are picked up in front of your residence, please move your bins across the street and out of the construction area to ensure weekly trash collection. Trash collection will resume on your side of the street once the 'NO PARKING' signs are removed.

In some cases, part of a driveway or driveway apron may have to be reconstructed to work seamlessly with the new sidewalk, curb, and gutter.  Residents can expect to lose access to their driveways for 3-5 days.  If daily driveway access is essential, the project manager will work with the resident to craft temporary access during construction.