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Public Works – Roads, Buildings, and Resource Conservation

Information Concerning COVID-19

Numerous Boulder County staff are working remotely to help prevent the community spread of COVID-19. The Public Works Department remains fully operational, but staff and public presence at county facilities has been restricted. If you need to reach staff and don’t have direct email or phone information, please call 303-441-3900. You can also use the online report form to let us know about a roadway issue or submit a question to the department. All day-to-day operations will continue to function. Road Maintenance will continue to take care of issues that arise on county roads, including snow removal operations. Information on road construction projects and their travel impacts can be found on the Closures and Construction webpage.

Visitation to Resource Conservation’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF) is now by appointment only. Learn more.

If you need to contact the Community Planning & Permitting Department and the Transportation Planning Division, visit their website or call 303-441-3930.

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Public Works Department - Building Services, Fleet Services, Resource Conservation, Road Maintenance, and Transportation Engineering

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Learn about transportation projects, construction, planning, and road maintenance. Access transportation programs and maps designed to increase mobility throughout Boulder County.

What's New?

Proposed countywide compost facility

Proposed Countywide Composting Facility

Boulder County Public Works is currently in the early stages of design for a proposed countywide compost facility that would be located on US 287 south of CO 52. Learn More

No Parking sign

Countywide Parking Policy Updates (2020/21)

The Public Works Department is currently developing a countywide parking policy for public rights-of-way and will be evaluating areas where parking restrictions may be appropriate or may need to be enhanced/amended if they are already existing. Learn more.

61st Street

61st Street reduced to one lane between Jay and Andrus roads for culvert replacement project

Temporary traffic signal in place as 61st has been reduced to 1-lane. Project anticipated to last into May 2021. See map of project area and road closure locations.

Lake Valley Paving project map

Lake Valley Paving Project Starts Spring/Summer 2021

Paving operations will take place on Fairways, Niblick, and Golf Club drives. Daytime/weekday lane closures and traffic shifts. Expect delays. Start date to be determined. Project anticipated to last into September. Project webpage

71st Street Reconstruction Project

71st Street Reconstruction Project – ROAD CLOSURE THROUGH MARCH 2021

Reconstruction project on 71st Street between Lookout Road and Winchester Circle. 71st CLOSED between Glacier View and Winchester until end of March 2021. Lane closures and traffic shifts after closure period has concluded. Project anticipated through June 2021. Project webpage

Road Impact Announcements

Traffic Impact Announcements

61st Street reduced to one-lane between Jay and Andrus roads – Culvert replacement project requires reducing 61st Street just south of Andrus Road (halfway between Jay and Valmont roads) . See map. A temporary traffic signal will be used to move travelers around the work zone. Project anticipated to end in May, weather permitting.

71st Street Culvert and Roadway Improvements Project In Progress – Single-lane and full-roadway closures will be necessary to complete the project. 71st Street CLOSED between CO 52 and Lookout Road through March 2021 (MAP) – Access 71st Street and Winchester Circle/Gunbarrel Business Park from CO 52 on the north. Project website

US 287 & Isabelle Road Intersection Safety Improvements Project underway – Boulder County will conduct a safety improvements project at US 287 and Isabelle Road. Expect daytime, weekday travel delays. Learn more.

Baseline Road at Cherryvale Culvert Replacement – Expect a single-lane configuration with a traffic signal in place 24/7 into February.

Learn about all current roadway projects and their travel impacts on our Closures & Construction webpage.

Road Statistics

Boulder County Road Statistics:

Mobility Choice Blueprint

Mobility Choice Blueprint

The Mobility Choice Blueprint is a collaborative strategy to help the Denver metro region identify how to best prepare for and invest in the rapidly changing technology that is revolutionizing transportation mobility. A unique planning and funding partnership of CDOT, DRCOG, RTD and the Denver Metro Chamber is creating the Mobility Choice Blueprint – a coordinated strategic direction for the evolving mobility of the region related to walking, bicycling, driving, and transit. The 2030 Blueprint will analyze travel trends and technologies in the region, explore an evaluate various technologies and their implications for mobility, align transportation investments of multiple public agencies, and create new planning and implementation partnerships.

Subdivision Roads

Subdivision Road Maintenance

The Boulder County Comprehensive Plan (BCCP) provides guidance on gravel and paved roads accepted for maintenance in unincorporated Boulder County. The BCCP stipulates that funding for major repairs should be prioritized for the county’s arterial and collector roadways, and that funding of local access roads (aka “subdivision roads”) shall be the responsibility of those served by the road (property owners).

While the county does not conduct major repairs (full roadway resurfacing) on subdivision roads, our Road Maintenance crews still conduct operations on these roads, including: snow removal; pothole patching; clearing of ditches, culverts, and other drainage structures; replacement/repairs of sidewalks; and, roadway crack sealing and patching to maintain public safety.

Learn more about maintenance and repairs of local access/subdivision roads in unincorporated Boulder County.

Slide The Public Works Department is committed to providing excellent service and quality transportation and building infrastructure. We provide a reliable network of roadways, bikeways, and trails to residents and visitors while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the public. We plan, construct, and maintain a high-quality, safe, multi-modal transportation network and related services, in a responsive manner, within budget, and on-schedule that results in high customer service. OUR MISSION

Department Divisions (hover over image to learn more)

Engineering Division

  • Design and construction of all county transportation projects
  • Projects include (but are not limited to) – paving, bridge construction, bikeways, shoulders, regional trails, drainage structures

Building Services Division

  • Manages all county facilities to ensure the safety of staff and visitors

Fleet Services Division

  • Manages the county’s fleet of vehicles and machinery
  • Performs maintenance and repairs
  • Purchases vehicles and equipment
  • Works to improve the fleet’s sustainability

Learn more about Boulder County’s Fleet Electrification goals!

Resource Conservation Division

The Resource Conservation Division strives to lead and promote actions that will help Boulder County reach its goal of Zero Waste or darn near by 2025. Their mission is to provide convenient, cost-effective facilities and programs to help Boulder County reduce waste disposal, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources.

Road Maintenance

  • Our Road Maintenance team keeps our roads safe and clean!
  • Responsibilities include: culverts, dust control, paving, asphalt and gravel, road grading, road signs, snow plowing and removal, tree and brush removal, and many other tasks
  • Roadside mowing and weed control is the responsibility of the county Parks & Open Space Department – 303-678-6200
  • Ditches are the responsibility of the ditch owner – Learn more
  • Road Maintenance contact – 303-441-3962 or use the online report form

Contact Us

Public Works Department (formerly Transportation)

303-441-3900
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Email

Location

2525 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80304

Map & Directions

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306