Cyclists and pedestrians navigating the shadowy stretch of Alameda Avenue between Santa Fe Drive and Broadway are getting a long-overdue upgrade to the underpass structure that currently divides the neighborhood.
City records confirm that the Alameda Ave Underpass Replacement project is advancing, with a specific focus on modernizing the corridor to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and create safer lanes for active transportation.
This infrastructure work targets the 80211 zip code area, where the current underpass often serves as a bottleneck for non-motorized travel. The project scope includes replacing aging elements to ensure the route is fully accessible for wheelchair users and providing dedicated, protected space for bikes and foot traffic. By addressing these safety gaps, the city aims to reconnect communities severed by the highway overpass, making the corridor a viable link rather than a barrier.
While the Alameda underpass has long been a critical connection point, it has historically lacked the amenities required for safe, year-round use by all residents. This initiative aligns with broader city efforts to expand the bike network and improve equity in transportation infrastructure, ensuring that residents in this section of Denver have reliable, safe access to the rest of the city.
Residents interested in the progress of this project can attend public meetings related to the matter at Denver City Hall to voice their input or learn more about the timeline for construction.