Broomfield's Industrial Lane Bike Lane and Sidewalk Project: Phase 2 Construction Progresses Toward Spring 2026 Completion
Construction is advancing on Phase 2 of the Industrial Lane Bike Lane and Sidewalk project in Broomfield, Colorado, with underground storm sewer installations and site grading underway near Public Storage. Approved in August 2025 and started in September, the project includes lane closures and flagging, with sidewalk construction planned for December and January near Shep’s Crossing and the RTD US-36 Park-n-Ride. This initiative enhances pedestrian and cyclist safety while boosting connectivity to the US 36 Bikeway.
Background
The Industrial Lane Bike Lane and Sidewalk project addresses a key corridor identified in Broomfield’s 2019 Pedestrian and Bicycle Assessment, aiming to provide safe active transportation options along Industrial Lane. Phase 1, completed in 2023, added an attached sidewalk on the south side from State Highway 121 to Shep’s Crossing Pedestrian Bridge and is now open for public use. Funded through the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ (DRCOG) 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program, Phase 2 extends the bikeway from Shep’s Crossing to the RTD parking lot at Midway Boulevard, featuring concrete sidewalks, accessible curb ramps, retaining walls, storm drainage upgrades, signage, striping, and landscaping at the Midway Boulevard and E. Flatiron Crossing Drive intersection.
Future Outlook
Weather permitting, grading and sidewalk construction at the project’s eastern and western ends will continue through December and January, with full completion anticipated in spring 2026. Once finished, the project will significantly improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, while enhancing links to the US 36 Bikeway and RTD Park-n-Ride, supporting Broomfield’s sustainable transportation goals. Motorists should anticipate minor delays due to ongoing shoulder and lane closures.