Colorado Boulevard BUILD Grant
Summary
The city is applying for a federal BUILD grant of up to $25 million — no local match required — to rebuild Colorado Boulevard with three lanes, signals and roundabouts, addressing growth east of town. Future council votes would be needed before any money is spent.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No local match required for the grant itself, but full improvements were estimated at $41 million and would enter future budgets only if awarded.
Drivers and pedestrians on the growing east side of town, plus businesses along the corridor during a one-time construction window.
Commuters and businesses along the closed stretch face detours for most of the summer.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Aug 17, 2026
A $29,434.35 change order covered tie-in adjustments and subgrade fixes; the widened road should open this week.
City Council - Apr 29, 2026
Colorado Boulevard between Rainbow Road and Aurora Avenue is closed for the widening project and will stay closed most of the summer. Staff are still figuring out the downtown mill, overlay and chip seal work.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
The city is going after a federal BUILD grant for Colorado Boulevard and hired HDR Engineering (up to $7,040) to help write the application.
City Council - Feb 2, 2026
The city is applying for a federal BUILD grant of up to $25 million — no local match required — to rebuild Colorado Boulevard with three lanes, signals and roundabouts, addressing growth east of town. Future council votes would be needed before any money is spent.
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