The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in partnership with Commerce City, Adams County, and other local entities, has officially begun work on the Vasquez Boulevard Improvements Project. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at Eagle Pointe Recreation Center and was attended by project leaders, elected officials, and community members.
Jessica Myklebust, CDOT Region 1 Regional Transportation Director, stated, “This project is a great example of how collaboration leads to stronger, safer communities. Together with our local partners, we’re investing in the future of this corridor to better serve Commerce City, Adams County, and the region.”
The initial phase of construction will focus on simplifying the complex eight-way intersection at Vasquez Boulevard and 60th Avenue. The changes are expected to ease congestion and improve safety for motorists. Additional upgrades will be made to support pedestrians and cyclists as well as accommodate increased travel demand and enhance freight movement along this corridor, which sees more than 40,000 vehicles each day.
Commerce City City Manager Jason Rogers commented on the significance of Vasquez Boulevard: “Since 1952, Vasquez Boulevard has been more than a road, it has reflected the hard work and growth that built Commerce City. It carried workers to jobs, connected small businesses with customers, and kept goods moving across our region. Now this $10.9 million dollar investment in Vasquez will deliver safer intersections and crossings; reduced congestion with new signals, turn lanes, and widened sections; and better access for customers, workers, and deliveries.”
Adams County Board of Commissioners Chair Lynn Baca highlighted regional cooperation: “This project represents the power of cross-jurisdictional partnership. By working hand in hand with the Colorado Department of Transportation, Commerce City, and our regional partners, Adams County is helping deliver long-needed safety and mobility improvements along Vasquez Boulevard. This groundbreaking is a major step forward in ensuring our transportation network keeps pace with the needs of our growing community and is, above all and as is always our top goal, safe for all who use the roadways.”
Construction began in July 2025 under contractor Jalisco International. Completion is scheduled for early 2027.
