Picadilly Road Traffic Study and Design

The Future of Picadilly Road

The city conducted a study in 2025 to determine the best configuration for Picadilly Road between Stephen D. Hogan Parkway and 11th Avenue.

Eastern Aurora is growing and the city is proactively planning to meet these rising demands on our transportation system. Traffic on this stretch of road is projected to substantially increase by 2050, with about 36,000 vehicles per day expected to travel along this roadway that connects residents to employment and important regional destinations such as Buckley Space Force Base and Denver International Airport.

The study was not intended to outline the specific required roadway or intersection improvements. The study evaluation did confirm a recommended Picadilly Road cross section that can provide safe and reasonable traffic operations along the study corridor. Individual development traffic impact studies will need to provide detailed analysis to address specific intersection operations and laneage requirements associated with the development.

The study involved reviewing area development plans, forecasting traffic volumes along Picadilly Road, holding a public meeting in February 2025, coordinating with agency stakeholders, conducting traffic analysis, and completing roadway conceptual design.

Construction of the first portions of Picadilly Road by adjacent development may occur as early as 2027. This project is a partnership with Arapahoe County and the adjacent developers.

Picadilly Road Cross Sections

Based on traffic analysis and public and stakeholder feedback, the city is moving forward with a six-lane cross section for Picadilly Road north of Stephen D. Hogan Parkway to minimize peak hour traffic congestion and provide additional capacity for traffic growth. A frontage road along the west side of Picadilly Road is included in the recommended cross section based on public input. Revisions were made to the city's standard six-lane arterial cross-section (e.g., narrowed travel lanes and sidewalks) to allow room for the frontage road.

View the cross-section north of Stephen D. Hogan Parkway

Based on the regional traffic forecasts, a four-lane arterial cross-section was recommended for Picadilly Road south of Stephen D. Hogan Parkway. Revisions were made to the city's standard four-lane arterial cross-section (e.g., narrowed travel lanes, median and sidewalk) to fit the four travel lanes within the existing right-of-way.

View the cross-section south of Stephen D. Hogan Parkway

Individual development traffic impact studies will need to provide detailed analysis to identify specific improvements at accesses and intersections along Picadilly Road.