DENVER COUNTY — In early December, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Kraemer North America, LLC., will begin work on the Interstate 70 Noise Wall Replacement Project between Tennyson Street and Lowell Boulevard. The project will remove the existing timber noise wall, which is significantly degraded, and replace it with a series of new precast concrete wall panels. The project will improve the overall look of the highway as well as continue noise reduction by blocking the direct travel of sound waves from the highway to the adjacent homes. Work on this phase is expected to be completed by July of 2022. Media will be invited to a future opportunity to see what the new wall panels look like in early 2022.

Left: Current timber noise wall along I-70 between Tennyson and Lowell Right: What the precast concrete wall panels will look like

Estimated project schedule, dependent on weather and material availability:

This project is the first of two phases to replace the existing timber walls within the area. The second phase of the noise wall replacement, which will include all other existing noise walls along I-70 between I-76 and Pecos St, has received design and construction funds and the design process is in the preliminary stages. A schedule for Phase 2 is currently under development.

Motorists and nearby residents should expect:

Right shoulder closures on east and westbound I-70 between Lowell Boulevard and Tennyson Street.

For additional information about this project:

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.