Governor will dedicate Northwest Parkway Nov. 24
The Northwest Parkway, the Denver metro area’s newest transportation corridor, is set to open Monday, Nov. 24, following a morning dedication ceremony from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Colorado Gov. Bill Owens.
“The opening of the Northwest Parkway marks a major milestone for the metro Denver area, as completion of a beltway is one step closer to reality,´ said Steve Hogan, Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority executive director. “The Northwest Parkway offers users a simple, affordable alternative to battling increasing traffic congestion along U.S. 36 and provides a 30-minute route between Denver International Airport and the region’s top technology and business corridor.”
The 70 mph toll road connects E-470 and I-25 at 157th Avenue with U.S. 36 and State Highway 128 in Broomfield.
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The Northwest Parkway cost approximately $415 million and was funded by the sale of bonds to private investors that will be repaid through collected user tolls. No state or federal funds were used for the parkway’s construction.
The Northwest Parkway, the Denver metro area’s newest transportation corridor, is set to open Monday, Nov. 24, following a morning dedication ceremony from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Colorado Gov. Bill Owens.
“The opening of the Northwest Parkway marks a major milestone for the metro Denver area, as completion of a beltway is one step closer to reality,´ said Steve Hogan, Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority executive director. “The Northwest Parkway offers users a simple, affordable alternative to battling increasing traffic congestion along U.S. 36 and provides a 30-minute route between Denver International Airport and the region’s top technology and…
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