Tag: Department Of Transportation
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Former Denver Post Building inching closer to becoming City of Denver property
The Denver City Council moved closer to purchasing the former Denver Post Building after approving two measures Monday. But some councilmembers question the need for the $90-million building in light of potential budget cuts due to the staggering costs of the immigration crisis that’s hit the city in the past year-and-a-half. City officials, and the…
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DOTI warns Broncos commuters of potential delays on Sunday
Denver will be working in the area of Empower Field on gameday
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I-25 South ramp and parts of Champa Street closed next week
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) announced two significant closures on busy streets that may cause commute changes. Alternate routes for the two areas are advised. A “travel and safety improvement project” will shut down the ramp to southbound Interstate 25 on Broadway from…
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Denver parking rules update prompts council discussion
Parking in Denver can be painful. For those who live and work in the city, seeing parking spaces dominated by large vehicles, inoperable or not, can be frustrating. Enter District 7 Councilman Jolon Clark, who has proposed adjusting parking regulations in the city. One of Clark’s changes makes it easier for residents and workers to…
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Denver to consider extending local disaster emergency to better handle influx of immigrants
A local disaster emergency may be extended by the Denver City Council as the city has seen a steady influx of over 4,600 immigrants from the southern border. Denver began accepting immigrants in December and the extension will last until March 27, 2023. In addition, the Council has 12 other resolutions on its agenda ahead…
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Snow day causes delays, snarls metro Denver traffic — but officials, residents appear prepared
Wednesday’s winter storm caused delays, some cancellations, road closures statewide and messy streets throughout metro Denver. But Denverites appear better prepared, particularly following a harsh January of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. “Our big plows have been out since around 1:00 a.m. (Wednesday) addressing the main streets, with drivers running their routes and dropping deicer…
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64-year-old Larimer Street bridge to be replaced, new bridge complete by fall 2023
At 64-years-old, the Larimer Street Bridge over Cherry Creek is old enough to retire. That’s why Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is replacing it with a new bridge, something city leaders say will better serve the transportation needs of the community. Work between 14th Street and Speer Boulevard is underway. The project, known as…
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60 DIA flights cancelled, more delayed after FAA system outage
More than 60 flights out of Denver International Airport this morning were affected by a Federal Aviation Administration computer system shutdown Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Tuesday night, the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions system (NOTAMs), which provides safety info to flight crews, experienced an outage that resulted in delayed and cancelled flights across the…
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Denver to spend $3.2 million on terrorism security
The Denver City Council has 25 resolutions on its agenda ahead of today’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are 11 bills being introduced from various committees and 10 that are on final consideration. There are two courtesy public hearings. Here’s a list of the major happenings during council today: Contracts and Resolutions: 22-1591: Approves a…
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Denver closes 56th Avenue between Peoria and Pena for emergency repairs
Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will extend the closure of 56th Avenue between Peoria Street and Pena Boulevard for emergency repairs. A stretch of Chambers from East 56th Avenue to Maxwell Place will also be closed according to DOTI. The roads will be reopened by Dec. 18. Work crews from DOTI discovered a…