Update: Public Works Announces Niwot Road Median Closure Near Diagonal Highway (2024)

Update: Public Works Announces Niwot Road Median Closure Near Diagonal Highway (2024)

Boulder County Public Works announces a temporary median closure on Niwot Road near the CO-119 Diagonal Highway intersection for utility infrastructure improvements. The closure will affect left turns from Niwot Road onto the Diagonal Highway for approximately six weeks. A signed detour route will be in place.

The application deadline is May 8, 2026. Late applications will be accepted on a space-available basis. Incomplete applications will be returned with a list of missing items. Average review time is 13 business days.

For questions about this program, contact Kevin Larsen at Area Agency on Aging: (303) 441-7683 or email Area Agency on [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in services are available at the Longmont office without an appointment.

Contact Information

Funding of $48,000 for this initiative comes from a combination of federal grants, state matching funds, and the Boulder County General Fund. The Board of County Commissioners approved the allocation during the 2026 budget session.

The project includes improvements along CO-72 Peak-to-Peak Highway between Longmont and the intersection with Niwot Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026 with completion expected within 18 months.

Community Impact

According to Kevin Larsen, director of Area Agency on Aging, this program served 93% more residents in 2026 compared to the previous year. “We’re seeing unprecedented demand from communities across Boulder County, particularly in Longmont and the surrounding area,” Kevin Larsen said.