[Colorado-Talk] Fw: 16th Street Mall | Upcoming Closures Between Wynkoop and Blake

Mon Apr 7 23:50:51 UTC 2025

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From: 16th Street Mall Updates <16thstreetmall at denvergov.org>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 5:00:08 PM
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Subject: 16th Street Mall | Upcoming Closures Between Wynkoop and Blake

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Upcoming Utility Work Between Wynkoop and Blake Streets

Sanitary line work between Wynkoop and Blake streets will begin as soon as tomorrow (Tuesday, April 8), and will last through late-April. Initial activities will include the staging of project equipment between Wynkoop and Blake Streets and a various lane closures on Blake Street.

As soon as Wednesday, April 9, 16th Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic between Wynkoop and Blake streets – this will include full intersection closures at Wazee and Blake streets and changes to the RTD Free MallRide route. Please note, traffic impacts in the Blake and 16th Street intersection will last through mid-May due to additional concrete work.

What to Expect

Blake Street at 16th Street: Various lane closures will begin as soon as tomorrow (April 8).

  *   At least one southbound lane will remain open on Blake Street until the full intersection closure begins.

16th Street between Wynkoop and Blake streets: Full vehicular traffic closure (as soon as April 9 to late-April)

  *   16th Street will be fully closed to all vehicular traffic between Wynkoop and Blake streets. Please see the detour map.<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=726c3444c3&e=0e4069ae0b>
  *   All alleyways between Wynkoop and Blake streets will be one-way-in and one-way-out.
     *   Vehicles can enter alleyways from 15th and 17th streets but will not be able to continue through to 16th Street. Instead, they will need to back out and leave the way they entered.
     *   Delivery and pick-up delays are possible, so please allow extra time.
  *   Pedestrian and business access will be maintained.

Wazee and 16th streets: Full intersection closure (as soon as April 9 to late-April)

  *   Wazee will remain a two-way street between 15th and 16th streets and between 16th and 17th streets during the intersection closure, with a U-turn required at the 16th Street intersection.
  *   On-street parking will be limited along Wazee Street.
  *   The intersection will remain closed 24/7 for the duration of the work.

Blake and 16th streets: Full intersection closure (as soon as April 9 to mid-May)

  *   Blake will become a two-way street between 15th and 16th streets and between 16th and 17th streets during the intersection closure, with a U-turn required at the 16th Street intersection.
  *   A temporary traffic signal will be installed at 17th and Blake streets.
  *   Bikes will be detoured to Arapahoe Street. Please see the detour map.<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2e885c08e8&e=0e4069ae0b>
  *   On-street parking will be limited along Blake Street.
  *   The intersection will remain closed 24/7 for the duration of the work.

General notes:

  *   Business and residential access, including access to parking structures, loading docks and surface lots will be maintained.
  *   Crosswalk closures will occur at various intersections throughout the closures listed above, with three of the four crosswalks open at all times.
  *   Please refer to signage and flaggers for closure and detour information on-site.
  *   Travel delays are possible so please allow extra time.

Detour Map
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RTD Free MallRide Detour Routes

During the closures detailed above, the RTD Free MallRide route will shift several times to create a safe work site during set up and tear down, while keeping the shuttle on 16th Street for as long as possible as work progresses.

From April 9 to 11, The RTD Free MallRide shuttle will be detoured to 15th and 17th streets with temporary stops between Wynkoop and Larimer streets. The shuttle will travel on 16th Street for three blocks between Larimer and Curtis streets and return to 15th and 17th streets between Curtis Street and Civic Center Station. Flaggers and signage will direct travelers to the detoured route.

April 9-11
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From April 12 to 21, the MallRide shuttles will operate on 16th Street between Wynkoop and Curtis Streets. The MallRide will continue to be detoured to 15th and 17th streets between Curtis and Civic Center Station during this time. For more information, visit the RTD's Free MallRide detours<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2c79dc10a1&e=0e4069ae0b> page.

April 12-21
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Expected Work Hours

Workdays and hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend work will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

A noise variance was approved in January 2024 which allows work to take place throughout the night under specific circumstances<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=5612cc18b2&e=0e4069ae0b>. Affected parties will be notified 7 days in advance if night work will be taking place.

Heavy equipment may operate between hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., any day of the week. Material deliveries and staging may occur overnight. All project activities and schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Due to schedule and sequencing, not all active blocks will have activities occurring at all times. To see the latest updates on work, you can check the Current Project Activities<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=6ca3ed8600&e=0e4069ae0b> page<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=9be5429321&e=0e4069ae0b> on the website.
Business Support

The City and County of Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership have developed a Small Business Support Program<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=96126d4ef4&e=0e4069ae0b> to assist businesses potentially impacted by 16th Street Mall construction throughout the multi-year construction period. Check if your business is now eligible on the Business Support page<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=597127e302&e=0e4069ae0b> of the 16th Street Mall Project website. Questions? Email ddpgrants at downtowndenver.com<mailto:edprograms at downtowndenver.com>.
Connect with the Project Team

Virtual Office Hours

Each month, project team members will host virtual office hours to provide project information and answer questions from the public. The next virtual office hours will be held on April 24, 2025 from noon – 12:30 p.m. RSVP and receive a meeting link here.<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2ceb733568&e=0e4069ae0b> If that time won’t work with your schedule, we are also happy to set up a different time to meet in-person or virtually.

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Need 16th Street Mall information on the go? Download our mobile app to:

  *   Access the overview map of project activities
  *   Learn about the project and each construction phase
  *   Find businesses along the Mall
  *   Sign up for block-by-block notifications on construction impacts, phase changes and more to best plan your route
  *   Connect with the project team with concerns or questions from your mobile device

To download the app, go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search “16th Street Mall Project."

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 Clean & Safe Mobile App

Directly report non-emergency public safety and maintenance concerns in Downtown Denver. The Clean & Safe Program covers the Business Improvement District for the 120 blocks of Downtown Denver, including LoDo, Upper Downtown and the Convention Center corridor.

To download the app, go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search “Clean & Safe - Downtown Denver."

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