On July 3, 2023, we began working to install a sanitary sewer line and a water main line on Washington Way and 8th Street. This intersection is now closed. Additionally on July 30, the intersection of Palmer Ave. and 8th Street closed. These intersections will be closed through August 13, 2023.
The Town of Bennett received an updated schedule for the eastbound off and on ramp closures for the repair and realignment of the I-70 Eastbound off-ramp.
The closure will now begin on Sunday, August 13th at 7 p.m.
All construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. We will continue to provide updates throughout this project.
Project Contact Information
Email: bennettinterchange@gmail.com
Hotline: 720-572-4476
We provide project updates so we can communicate progress and keep our residents informed. As project plans change and setbacks occur, it is important for us to continue to share new information as we receive it.
The Town of Bennett and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in collaboration with contractor Morton Electric, will be implementing a closure of the eastbound off and on ramps with detours beginning August 14, 2023 for the repair and realignment of the I-70 Eastbound off-ramp.
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 1 Traffic was on site yesterday doing final inspections of the signal. CDOT has informed the Town of the following start up schedule:
- Beginning Monday, July 31st at 7:00 a.m. the signal will begin flashing.
- The signal will flash yellow for traffic north/south on Hwy 79 and red for traffic east/west on Marketplace Drive.
- On Friday, August 4th at 7:00 a.m. the signal will become fully operational.
For the remainder of this week, additional work will take place including striping on the roadway.
On July 3, 2023, we began working to install a sanitary sewer line and a water main line on Washington Way and 8th Street. Beginning July 26, 2023, this intersection will be closed. Additionally, beginning on Sunday, July 30, there will also be a full closure at the intersection of Palmer Ave. and 8th Street. These intersections will be closed through August 13, 2023.
Jason Boland & The Stragglers will b
Join us for a night of fun with family, friends and neighbors as we build police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our community a safe place to live.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
5 - 7 p.m.
Town Hall - 207 Muegge Way
Meet with representatives from local agencies and enjoy a family-friendly evening!
The Town Board of Trustees celebrated the recipients of the 2023 Bennett Gives Back grant in a ceremony on July 11, 2023. Six organizations received funding for projects and resources following the Bennett Gives Back Advisory Board recommendation and Board of Trustees approval. The following groups were awarded the 2023 grant:
Marketplace Signalization Update - A state inspection was conducted on Friday, July 7th. Upon completion and inspection of the electrical component installation, it was determined that additional electrical work is needed to ensure proper operation of the signals. We are awaiting a new timeline from the responsible parties. We will provide another update as soon as we have additional information.