West Quincy Avenue/South Kipling Parkway Intersection Improvements

Placement of new asphalt, north side of W. Quincy Avenue, east of S. Kipling Pkwy. 
         
Project Scope:  The project plans will provide for four through lanes on West Quincy Avenue through the South Kipling Parkway intersection.  The project provides for new acceleration and deceleration lanes as well as double left-turn lanes for West Quincy Avenue.  New traffic signals will be installed at the intersection.  Drainage improvements as well as sidewalks are also included in the design.  Improvements at the intersection will be made to improve motorist, bicyclist, and pedestrian safety.  Generally,improvements being made were initially proposed in the County's plans for the intersection in the 2006 Quincy Corridor Study.  The project is funded with a federal grant (1.2 million) and by the County's Impact Fee Fund.  The design was completed by Muller Engineering Company.

Progress Update: The project was awarded to Concrete Express, Inc. for approximately 2.1 million.

• New islands on the northwest and northeast corners of Quincy and Kipling have been constructed.
• New traffic signals have been installed and are operational.
• Asphalt placed (except for the final lift - top 2 inches) and temporary striping on the north side of Quincy completed.
• Traffic switched to the north side of Quincy on Nov. 23rd so construction of the southside of Quincy can proceed.
• Asphalt removal on the south side of Quincy is in process.

Note that while construction is proceeding on the south side of Quincy, eastbound traffic is limited to a single lane.  At the Kipling intersection, left turns, continuing straight, and right turns are completed from the single lane.  Drivers should expect delays at the intersection and alternate routes are suggested.  Also, please be advised that the speed limit is 25mph with fines doubled in the construction zone.

If you would like to receive periodic email updates regarding major upcoming construction activities for this project, please complete a short questionnaire by clicking here: Quincy/Kipling questionnaire.

Project Schedule:

• Construction Start: July, 2011
• End:  January, 2012

Project Manager: 
Need more information? Contact the Project Engineer, Gary Campbell at the Jefferson County Transportation and Engineering Division (303) 271-8495, or gcampbel@jeffco.us.

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Mc Intyre Bridge Repair

All lanes of traffic have now been opened to the public.

 
Project Scope:  The McIntyre Bridge is located immediately south of McIntyre Street / State Highway 58 interchange.  The bridge was constructed in 1972.  Moisture and age have rendered the structure "Structurally Deficient".  This does not mean the bridge is unsafe for traffic, but it does mean that one or more elements of the structure need repairs.  This project will involve repairs to the concrete bridge deck, a pier and columns, as well as an abutment to extend the useful life for another 20 years.  In addition, new guardrail and bridge railing will be upgraded.  This project is funded by the state FASTER funds program (Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery).  Jefferson County is working in conjunction with MillerCoors and the Molson Coors Brewery to access the work area and coordinate truck traffic across the bridge.  Work is expected to be completed by December 31, 2011. 

Progress:

- Construction contract awarded to Structures, Inc. in the amount of $884,140

- Project designer is LONCO Engineers

- Work started August 16, 2011

- All work has been completed, on time and under budget at a final cost of $703,938.36

- The project is being closed out and will be put on a one year warranty.

Traffic Impacts:

All lanes are open to the public.

Project Manager:  Contact Mark Winnen at the Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Division at 303.271.8495, or mwinnen@jeffco.us. 

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