Work to widen 168th Ave. underway

Construction on the eastbound Weld County Road 2 / E. 168th Avenue widening project from Wagon Trail Avenue in Lochbuie to King Street in Brighton kicked o March 24. e project is expected to be completed in July.

During this time, eastbound and westbound thru tra c on WCR2 / E. 168th Avenue will be shifted north of the median onto the current west- bound travel lanes. ere will be sporadic lane closures to eastbound thru tra c during this time between the working hours of 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please follow all tra c control signage and obey the 50th Avenue to Bridge Street detour during these periods. e following list of additional trafc impacts and recommended detours will help drivers safely navigate the closure during this time: Only right turns will be allowed onto and o WCR2 / E. 168th Avenue at the intersections of Wagon Trail Avenue, Homestead Avenue, and King Street.

Eastbound WCR2 / E. 168th Avenue tra c out of the Berkshire neighborhood is recommended to use Willow Drive to Bonanza as a detour.

Eastbound WCR2 / E. 168th Avenue tra c out of Silver Peaks is recommended to use Jewell Street or Freestone Street in lieu of King Street.

60th Avenue will be closed from Husker Place / Sugarloaf Street to WCR 2 / E. 168th Avenue.

All tra c out of Pierson Park and Ridgeline Vista is recommended to use southbound N. 60th Avenue to the I-76 Frontage Road.

A voicemail hotline has been set up to address any questions or concerns you may have. Please call (720) 4856045 and someone will respond to your voicemail within 1-2 business days.

Harry John Romero, 85, born in Fort Lupton, Colorado May 23, 1937, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, in Aurora, Coloradosurrounded by family. Harry served in the Air Force, was a former head of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and for most of his career was a phenomenal

Architectural/Mechanical Engineer. He is survived by his two children Matthew John Romero and Lisa Ann Romero. He was a very loving father who enjoyed playing golf with friends and spending time with family. We will miss him dearly.