To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan D. Weimer, PWLF Director PWD
Prepared By:
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Chuck Haskins, Engineering Services Division, PWD
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Subject:
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Copperleaf Boulevard Closure
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Richmond American Homes is requesting the Board of County Commissioners to approve closing Copperleaf Boulevard from E. Radcliff Drive to E. Stanford Place for a period of 45 days to allow for construction of a "roundabout" at Copperleaf Boulevard and E. Radcliff Parkway from S. Tibet Street to Copperleaf Boulevard (see attached). Public Works and Development staff recommend that the Board approve this road closure request and authorize Chair to sign the resolution.
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Background and Discussion:
Per Resolution 2022-049, the Public Works Director has authority to approve road closures up to 20 days. The road closure to construct the "roundabout" intersection at Copperleaf Boulevard and Radcliff Parkway is estimated to take 45 days to complete and hence exceeds administrative approval. Closure is to begin on July 14, 2022, and end on August 29, 2022.
The Arapahoe County Sherriff's office, South Metro Fire Protection District, Cherry Creek School District and Copperleaf Home Owner's Association have been notified of the closure. Variable Message Boards have been used to notify motorist of the upcoming closure. Although motorists will be inconvenienced by closure, a safe detour has been established. PWD staff will monitor the closure and detour throughout construction to ensure a safe "work-zone" and that motorist are following prescribed detour.
Alternatives:
An alternative to keep the road open during construction of the "round-about" would be unsafe for motorist and increase the duration of construction and therefore not a preferred option.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact related to this request.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
?Be fiscally sustainable
?Provide essential and mandated servi...
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