Tag: Pena Boulevard
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Denver airport to open new Jackson Gap Street traffic pattern at Peña Boulevard
Denver International Airport has opened its new Jackson Gap Street traffic pattern at Peña Boulevard, designed to eas congestion for drivers traveling to and from shuttle lots and rental car centers. The new “diverging diamond interchange,” which was scheduled to open Saturday evening, shifts the direction of traffic on Jackson Gap Street and will improve…
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Peña Boulevard speeding a ‘significant issue,’ Denver police say
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver International Airport Traffic Unit has identified speeding as a “significant issue” on Peña Boulevard the Denver Police Department said Tuesday. Five drivers exceeding the speed limit by a large margin were issued citations by Denver Police Cpl. Hamel alone in the last two…
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$15 million to study Peña Boulevard’s congestion? Denver considers funding consultation services
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A panel of Denver councilmembers advanced a proposal for a $15 million contract for consulting services, which airport officials hope would fund a significant study of Denver’s Peña Boulevard to find ways to alleviate the congested thoroughfare. The proposal’s next stop is the full City Council. The proposed five-year contract taps Lakewood-based Peak Consulting Group, LLC to…
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2 arrested after Aurora rolling shootout between cars ends in crash
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A suspected shootout between two vehicles ended in a crash and two arrests, according to Aurora police officials. The Aurora Police Department officers witnessed occupants in two separate vehicles firing gunshots at each other around 12 p.m. in the area of East 11th Avenue and Jamaica Street, according to a social media post from the…
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Widening sole road to Denver International Airport sparks transit discussion
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More lanes may be coming to Pena Boulevard as Denver seeks to improve traffic flow to and from the third busiest airport in the world. But transit advocacy groups and some city councilmembers worry not enough consideration has been given to public transit. The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $50 million contract with…
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Governor’s Citizenship Medal: Former Denver Mayor Federico Peña lands Vanguard Legacy award
Former Denver Mayor Federico Peña, whose legacy touches every traveler going to and coming from Denver International Airport on Peña Boulevard, will receive a Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal Thursday for his lifetime of service to Denver. Gov. Jared Polis awarded Peña with the Vanguard Legacy Medal, which is given to a business leader who has made transformational…
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Four airlines to move check-in locations at DIA
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Denver International Airport is moving the check-in counters for four airlines on Wednesday as construction of new security checkpoints and the Great Hall continues. Allegiant, American Airlines, British Airways and Sun Country will be the latest airlines to temporarily change their check-in location. Here’s more about where to find each airline’s counter: Allegiant: Check-in operations…
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Denver airport needs stronger construction oversight, according to audit
Denver International Airport needs to improve its oversight of construction projects to avoid unnecessary spending and scheduling delays, a recent audit from the Denver Auditor’s Office found. “The airport is spending billions on a new runway, gate expansion, the Great Hall, security updates, and other construction projects,” Auditor Tim O’Brien said in a news release.…
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Metro Moves: New apartments underway near I-70 and Peña
Welcome to The Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to dennis.huspeni@gazette.com. Opening soon Milwaukee-based Continental Properties started construction on the Springs Peña Station, a 272-unit apartment complex northeast of I-70 and Peña Boulevard, according to a…
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Overnight closures near DIA scheduled for Saturday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Several ramps will be closed near Denver International Airport beginning Saturday night as crews install overhead signs. Beginning at 11 p.m. Saturday, the Jackson Gap Street off-ramp from Peña Boulevard and the return-to-terminal loop will…