by Dixie Shear, Resident Engineer, Jefferson County Highways & Transportion
comments open from August 10 until August 29

The features of the West Chatfield project, for which Jefferson County contracted design services from Merrick & Company, are intended to significantly increase vehicle capacity at this busy intersection so drivers spend less time waiting. Phase I plans are to widen the intersection of West Chatfield Avenue and South Wadsworth Boulevard.

What has been done so far?
>> Advance warning signs, traffic control, have been placed on northbound and southbound Wadsworth, and on eastbound and westbound Chatfield.

>> The right turn lane for southbound Wadsworth to westbound Chatfield has been closed. Alternate routes are advised.

>> Crews are also clearing and removed sidewalk on the north side of Chatfield. Erosion controls have also been installed.

>> New storm sewer, manholes, inlets, and a surface drainage channel will be constructed in the northwest corner of the intersection.

What is planned for next month?
>> New curb, gutter and sidewalk will be placed on the north side of Chatfield.

>> The first of four concrete islands will be installed at the northwest corner for future traffic signal upgrades.

>> Asphalt paving is planned in August to finish the northwest corner of the intersection work area.

>> A new wooden fence will also be installed on the north side of Chatfield from Wadsworth to Carr.

Need More Information?
Contact the Project Engineer, Gary Campbell, at the Jefferson County Highways & Transportation Division (303)271-8495. Project plans and more information can also be viewed on the Highways & Transportion Web site.