Broomfield Heights Stormwater and Pedestrian Improvements

Construction Update 1/23/2026

As of January 23, 2026, most infrastructure work is nearing completion, and we are making significant progress on the final stages of the project.

Roadway and Paving Updates

Nickel Street: Nickel Street is now open to through traffic between Midway Boulevard and HWY 287. The initial layer of asphalt for this section was completed on January 21.

Upcoming Closures: In January/February, Nickel Street between 1st Avenue and HWY 287 will temporarily close for paving. A final short-term closure will be required later for the top layer of asphalt, pending weather conditions.  Access all detour maps and closure information by visiting the project's website.

Overall Progress: Asphalt paving is currently 90% complete. Final paving for 3rd Avenue (between Jade and Marble Street) and Nickel Street (between 3rd and 1st Avenue) will occur once the remaining curbs and gutters are finished and warmer weather arrives.

Utility and Infrastructure Improvements

Stormwater & Waterlines: All stormwater systems, including culverts and inlets, are finished. Waterline relocations and lowerings are also complete. Staff and contractors will soon conduct a final walkthrough for project acceptance.

Sanitary Sewer: Sewer lining is nearly finished, with only a few remaining sections near Nickel Street and 1st Avenue scheduled for completion.

Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters: These elements are complete, except for approximately 400 linear feet near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Nickel Street.

Maintenance Note

The new 8-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side of 3rd Avenue serves as a connection to the regional trail. Please note that the City and County of Broomfield will be responsible for snow removal on this specific section.

Thank you for your patience as we finalize these improvements.

Project Overview

The City and County of Broomfield executed a contract with American West Construction in December 2024 and with Triunity in January 2025 to assist with the Construction Management throughout the project.  Icon Engineering remains on board providing Construction Administration support.  Keep up-to-date on the project with information and construction updates directly from American West Construction. 

The Broomfield Heights Stormwater and Pedestrian Improvements project seeks to reduce flood risk to existing properties in the Broomfield Heights neighborhood while improving the pedestrian environment as well, establishing safer walking and biking connections to Emerald Elementary School.  The project location map is shown below.

Broomfield Heights Vicinity Map

The Preferred Alternative for improvements was identified through community input gathered during Phase I: Alternatives Analysis phase (Jan. 2023 - July 2024).  The design and engineering was then completed as part of Phase II by Icon Engineering.  For more information about the public engagement and project history, please visit the project's Broomfield Voice page.

Broomfield Heights Cross Section

The planned improvements include:

  • 8-ft multi-use path on the south side of W 3rd Ave. (replacing the existing sidewalk)
  • 5-ft sidewalk on the north side of W 3rd Ave. (replacing the existing sidewalk)
  • New sidewalk on the north side of W 3rd Ave, closing the existing gap in the sidewalk near Marble St.
  • Parking on the north side of W 3rd Avenue east of Laurel St., and on the south side west of Marble St.
  • Striped crosswalks throughout the corridor and traffic-calming bump-outs at key intersections
  • New storm inlets and large underground storm drain throughout the corridor
  • Reduced size of the 100-year floodplain and severity of nuisance flooding
  • Improvements will require the relocation or realignment of some underground utilities, including some sections of waterline, lining of sanitary sewer throughout, and relocation of sections of gas line and minor underground electrical relocation by Xcel.

Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR)

Updated CLOMR Broomfield Heights Jan. 2024

Contact Us

Mohammed Said

CIP Project Manager, Community Development 
msaid@broomfield.org

720-786-1746