The 51st Avenue Bridge and Levee projects are under construction with activity increasing to maximize efforts during the low-flow period of the South Platte River (October-April). As part of the mobilization and construction of the Bridge and Levee, access to some open space and trails within Carpio Sanguinette Park will be impacted.
The Colorado Front Range Trail will have a detour between Franklin Street and E. 50th Avenue from Oct. 6, 2021 to May 1, 2022. Temporary paths have been installed along the detour route and signage is in place to guide trail users. Please see map for route and detour information and obey posted signage on the trail and within the surrounding area.
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About the 51st Avenue Bridge
As part of the National Western Center Campus Plan, the bridge at 51st Avenue will connect National Western Drive to Washington Street and will create new access to the Globeville neighborhood. Coordination continues with the Washington Area Study team (Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure, Denver Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Mayor’s Office of the National Western Center) to ensure these phased infrastructure improvements are aligned.
- Three-span bridge with two piers
- Length of bridge is 257 ft
- Width of bridge is 62 ft
- Two 13 ft lanes and 10 ft median/turn lane
- Shared use path on each side (bike and pedestrian)
- Pedestrian lighting on each side of the bridge as well as street lighting
- Bridge art design by local artist, David Oceloti Garcia
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