Nine Mile Bridge Construction and Design Enhancements

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Preliminary design of Nine Mile Bridge, which is still in development and subject to change

Project Update (as of Feb. 21, 2025)

The city is leading design and construction work on a pedestrian bridge over Parker Road near Interstate 225 to connect the RTD Nine Mile Station with homes and businesses on the north side of Parker Road. The bridge will provide improved regional multi-modal connectivity, enable people to cross safely over Parker Road and improve traffic flow along this major metro-area corridor. Initial federal funding awarded in 2019 has enabled this long-desired project to move forward.

Due to significant construction cost increases and market conditions, the project was put on hold in late 2022 after receiving bids for construction that exceeded the project budget. Since that time, the city has taken a dual approach to raise additional funding and align the scope of the project to meet the new budget. The final plans for the redesign are anticipated to be complete this summer (2025), with construction starting in the late fall or winter (2025). A public hearing will take place at 6:10 p.m. March 26 during the Planning and Zoning Commission virtual meeting. To view the meeting, provide verbal comment during the hearing or submit written comments (at least a week in advance), visit AuroraGov.org/PC. Email language@auroragov.org (at least three days in advance) for interpretation requests.

Integrated Design Enhancements

Aurora’s Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) committed funding to maximize this gateway opportunity to celebrate those qualities and experiences that make Aurora unique. Seattle based designer/infrastructure specialist Vicki Scuri was selected through the city’s community-based selection process managed by AIPP, to create integrated design enhancements for the bridge. Through a community engagement process in 2021, Vicki gathered information about the values and interests of Aurora’s residents, and particularly those who live and work in the areas surrounding this bridge project. Community members provided input into the enhancements and the results integrate the color palette and environment of the prairie with Aurora’s diverse populations represented through several languages. Thank you to all who contributed to that process. The entire bridge project was paused, and when it was reactivated Vicki honored that original contextual design process by integrating the original concepts into the context of the new bridge structure. Any additional updates will be posted here.

Project Update (as of Feb. 21, 2025)

The city is leading design and construction work on a pedestrian bridge over Parker Road near Interstate 225 to connect the RTD Nine Mile Station with homes and businesses on the north side of Parker Road. The bridge will provide improved regional multi-modal connectivity, enable people to cross safely over Parker Road and improve traffic flow along this major metro-area corridor. Initial federal funding awarded in 2019 has enabled this long-desired project to move forward.

Due to significant construction cost increases and market conditions, the project was put on hold in late 2022 after receiving bids for construction that exceeded the project budget. Since that time, the city has taken a dual approach to raise additional funding and align the scope of the project to meet the new budget. The final plans for the redesign are anticipated to be complete this summer (2025), with construction starting in the late fall or winter (2025). A public hearing will take place at 6:10 p.m. March 26 during the Planning and Zoning Commission virtual meeting. To view the meeting, provide verbal comment during the hearing or submit written comments (at least a week in advance), visit AuroraGov.org/PC. Email language@auroragov.org (at least three days in advance) for interpretation requests.

Integrated Design Enhancements

Aurora’s Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) committed funding to maximize this gateway opportunity to celebrate those qualities and experiences that make Aurora unique. Seattle based designer/infrastructure specialist Vicki Scuri was selected through the city’s community-based selection process managed by AIPP, to create integrated design enhancements for the bridge. Through a community engagement process in 2021, Vicki gathered information about the values and interests of Aurora’s residents, and particularly those who live and work in the areas surrounding this bridge project. Community members provided input into the enhancements and the results integrate the color palette and environment of the prairie with Aurora’s diverse populations represented through several languages. Thank you to all who contributed to that process. The entire bridge project was paused, and when it was reactivated Vicki honored that original contextual design process by integrating the original concepts into the context of the new bridge structure. Any additional updates will be posted here.

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  • Share Will there be anything connecting over to Vaughn Way or Dam Road? on Facebook Share Will there be anything connecting over to Vaughn Way or Dam Road? on Twitter Share Will there be anything connecting over to Vaughn Way or Dam Road? on Linkedin Email Will there be anything connecting over to Vaughn Way or Dam Road? link

    Will there be anything connecting over to Vaughn Way or Dam Road?

    pj.culley@bridgepm.com asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. This is the only elevated pedestrian crossing planned at this time.

  • Share What is the reason the bridge did not attach to the train platform level? We also prefer elevators to ramps. on Facebook Share What is the reason the bridge did not attach to the train platform level? We also prefer elevators to ramps. on Twitter Share What is the reason the bridge did not attach to the train platform level? We also prefer elevators to ramps. on Linkedin Email What is the reason the bridge did not attach to the train platform level? We also prefer elevators to ramps. link

    What is the reason the bridge did not attach to the train platform level? We also prefer elevators to ramps.

    Janet and Steve asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for taking the time to post your question. The bridge is designed to address safety issues for pedestrians crossing Parker Road. To have the bridge connect directly with the train platform would require a much larger and complicated structure for which the budget is not available.

    Elevators were removed from the design due to affordability. The ramp and stair landing structures will be bicycle (dismount only for safety) and pedestrian friendly.

  • Share Why is there no elevator, as is at many other RTD pedistrian bridges? Given the number of elderly in the area due to many 55+ age communities, and assited living facilites N of Parker Rd, the medical facilities in the area, such an omission is really poor. Is this yet again developers in Aurora getting away with a shirk? on Facebook Share Why is there no elevator, as is at many other RTD pedistrian bridges? Given the number of elderly in the area due to many 55+ age communities, and assited living facilites N of Parker Rd, the medical facilities in the area, such an omission is really poor. Is this yet again developers in Aurora getting away with a shirk? on Twitter Share Why is there no elevator, as is at many other RTD pedistrian bridges? Given the number of elderly in the area due to many 55+ age communities, and assited living facilites N of Parker Rd, the medical facilities in the area, such an omission is really poor. Is this yet again developers in Aurora getting away with a shirk? on Linkedin Email Why is there no elevator, as is at many other RTD pedistrian bridges? Given the number of elderly in the area due to many 55+ age communities, and assited living facilites N of Parker Rd, the medical facilities in the area, such an omission is really poor. Is this yet again developers in Aurora getting away with a shirk? link

    Why is there no elevator, as is at many other RTD pedistrian bridges? Given the number of elderly in the area due to many 55+ age communities, and assited living facilites N of Parker Rd, the medical facilities in the area, such an omission is really poor. Is this yet again developers in Aurora getting away with a shirk?

    Go.Zip.Zap asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out. Elevators were removed from the design due to affordability. The ramp and stair landing structures will be bicycle (dismount only for safety), pedestrian friendly and ADA compliant.

    The city of Aurora is building this bridge with federal grant funds through the Denver Regional Council of Governments and American Rescue Plan Act funds, Congressionally Directed Spending funding, city capital improvement funding, Aurora Art in Public Places funding, and contributions from the adjacent The Point at Nine Mile Station development.

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    Is a great idea but When this is built and homeless people start using it as a shelter or youngsters want to hang around and use at as hang out, and how about thieves and smugglers that take advantage of isolate areas will you have security cameras or have bothe side with lock doors that only people with a proper id can can scan and use it in case they do something illegal they have been identified that’s a question with an idea

    Xbox56 asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out. Because this is a public facility, entry points to the bridge will be accessible with no locking doors or gates. However, security features such as cameras will be integrated throughout the bridge, ramp and stair facilities, and the project team is coordinating with RTD’s security personnel and the Aurora Police Department on additional security measures and protocols they may have to address any safety concerns.

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