Quebec Street Corridor

Matrix provided transportation consulting services for the widening of four miles of Quebec Street from 49th Avenue to State Highway 2. The project converted the existing two-lane roadway to a new six-lane urban arterial, opening access to the east side of historic Commerce City, relieving congestion, and creating new opportunity for economic development. Access to the new Colorado Rapids MSL soccer stadium and Civic Center was also part of the project scope.

Right-of-way acquisition for the project came primarily from the purchase of former Rocky Mountain Arsenal property from the federal government. Other critical project elements include the construction of 1.5 miles of neighborhood frontage roads, realignment of Quebec Street at SH-2, and new water, sewer, and storm drain improvements within the corridor.

Extensive public involvement was part of the corridor planning process, resulting in a fall election and approval of the sale of more than $64M in municipal bonds to finance the project and related improvements.