[Colorado-Talk] Fw: 16th Street Mall Project | Oct. 4 Grand Opening Celebration, Block 13 Phase 3 Transition, FreeRide Returning at Project Completion, Current Activities

Tue Aug 19 22:55:31 UTC 2025

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Subject: 16th Street Mall Project | Oct. 4 Grand Opening Celebration, Block 13 Phase 3 Transition, FreeRide Returning at Project Completion, Current Activities

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16th Street Grand Opening Celebration on Oct. 4

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The Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver, RTD, and PCL Construction are thrilled to officially reopen 16th Street on October 4, 2025, exactly 43 years after its inaugural opening in 1982. We invite all Denverites and Coloradans to be part of this momentous celebration as we unveil the completion of this reconstruction project that has enhanced accessibility and infrastructure, expanded amenities and "moments of joy," and preserved Downtown Denver’s iconic main street.

Join us for an all-day celebration beginning at 11 a.m. as we reveal our completed 16th Street, which is better than ever and ready to create new memories for future generations. This is your moment to join in the experience what promises to be an extraordinary day of community celebration!
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Transition to Phase 3 Between Cleveland Place
and Broadway

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With granite pavers completed on the south sidewalk, Phase 2 work is progressing quickly between Cleveland Place and Broadway (Block 13). Phase 3 of renovations is scheduled to begin the next couple of weeks. This uniquely shaped block includes a granite water feature (shown above, left).

During Phase 3, the project team will complete any final, small-scale work while the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (BID) begins installing the final furnishings, fixtures and equipment along 16th Street. The installation of the final touches including furniture, planters, trash cans and other special elements that will introduce the New Look on 16th Street may occur after Phase 3 of construction is complete, depending on the BID’s schedule, timelines of deliveries and weather. These activities could have safety fencing or cones around them, but only in the area where crews are working.
RTD FreeRide Returning Upon Project Completion

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The 16th Street FreeRide will continue to be detoured to 15th and 17th streets between Curtis Street and Civic Center Station until the entire 16th Street Mall Project is complete. Upon completion of construction, RTD will remove the detour, and the 16th Street FreeRide shuttles will fully return and run on the center transitway along 16th Street.

For the most up-to-date schedule and route information, please visit the RTD website: https://www.rtd-denver.com/routes-services/other-services/free-mallride<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=b8b1de5ae3&e=0e4069ae0b>

Current Project Activities

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Project Activity Overview:

  *   All construction activities are schedule and weather-dependent and subject to change
  *   Intersections will have various crosswalk closures for the duration of the project. At least three of the four crosswalks will be open at all times. Follow signage and plastic water barriers, where preent, to a safe crossing location
  *   Project Closeout Activity: After construction wraps up on each block, the project team may return to complete final tasks such as inspections, adjustments, and minor touch-ups. These activities may require short-term lane closures or the use of cones or fencing around work zones.

Market to Tremont (Blocks 1-10)

  *   Reconstruction improvements complete!

Curtis intersection:

  *   Single, left-lane closure on Curtis Street to accommodate the turning radius of the 16th Street FreeRide shuttles. This began Sept. 14, 2024, and will remain while the FreeRide detour is in its current configuration

Champa intersection:

  *   Single, left-lane closure on Champa Street began Sept. 16, 2024. Lane closures will continue on Champa Street through late-summer with one southbound lane and bike lane remaining open at all times

Welton intersection:

  *   Welton is operating as a one-way northbound street. Single, southbound lane closure began Aug. 6, lasting approximately three weeks

Tremont to Court (Block 11)

  *   Phase 2 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=67b496a873&e=0e4069ae0b>

Court to Cleveland (Block 12)

  *   Phase 2 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=a52c6a0dc1&e=0e4069ae0b>
     *   Court intersection:
        *   Double, right-lane closure began Aug. 14. Lane closures with several traffic configuration shifts occurring will continue on Court Place through late summer with one northbound lane remaining open at all times

Cleveland to Broadway (Block 13)

  *   Phase 2 of improvements underway<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=043940beb8&e=0e4069ae0b>
  *   Cleveland intersection:
     *   See bike lane detour <https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=4e32e2836e&e=0e4069ae0b> here<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=3241d4c248&e=0e4069ae0b>.<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=372f06ae1f&e=0e4069ae0b> Bicyclists who remain on Cleveland Place and East 16th Avenue must dismount and use the crosswalks and sidewalk
     *   Full intersection closure began Sept. 30, 2024, lasting through late-August. See detour map here<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=b83e1975b1&e=0e4069ae0b>
  *   Broadway
     *   Double, right-lane closure (bus lane and adjacent travel lane on Broadway between Court Place and 16th Street began Aug. 6, lasting through late August

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=14774930de&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=3d88b3eece&e=0e4069ae0b> page<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2b221d46ea&e=0e4069ae0b> on the website.
Connect with the Project Team

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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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