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Background
The Windsor Lake Road (WCR 70) extension is a major project aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Windsor. This new road will connect Hollister Lake Road to CO 257, offering an important east-west route to help ease traffic on CO 392 (Main St.), which currently carries most of the town’s traffic. The extension is a high priority in Windsor’s Transportation Master Plan and is expected to benefit local residents, commuters, and regional truck traffic.
Design work for the project started in March 2023, and throughout 2026, the design team will continue refining plans and begin acquiring the necessary right-of-way (ROW) for the road. Once complete, the Windsor Lake Rd. extension will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion in the downtown area and provide better access for both locals and visitors.
Highlights/Anticipated Improvements
Improve local and regional connectivity with East-West connector roadway that includes one vehicular travel lane in each direction and left turn lanes at designed intersections
New structure crossing over the Springer Ditch
Detached sidewalks and buffered bike lanes to improve active mode opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists
Intersection safety improvements and planned traffic signal at SH 257 and Windsor Lake Rd.
Roadway drainage and water quality improvements – including curb and gutter, inlets and associated storm sewer infrastructure
Timeline and Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities
The town has completed the initial design and public engagement outreach. Design is at 60% and final design is expected to be completed in 2026. Public outreach began in 2023 with public outreach open houses. Additional group and individual meetings were held from 2023 into 2026 with impacted property owners.
Background
The Windsor Lake Road (WCR 70) extension is a major project aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Windsor. This new road will connect Hollister Lake Road to CO 257, offering an important east-west route to help ease traffic on CO 392 (Main St.), which currently carries most of the town’s traffic. The extension is a high priority in Windsor’s Transportation Master Plan and is expected to benefit local residents, commuters, and regional truck traffic.
Design work for the project started in March 2023, and throughout 2026, the design team will continue refining plans and begin acquiring the necessary right-of-way (ROW) for the road. Once complete, the Windsor Lake Rd. extension will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion in the downtown area and provide better access for both locals and visitors.
Highlights/Anticipated Improvements
Improve local and regional connectivity with East-West connector roadway that includes one vehicular travel lane in each direction and left turn lanes at designed intersections
New structure crossing over the Springer Ditch
Detached sidewalks and buffered bike lanes to improve active mode opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists
Intersection safety improvements and planned traffic signal at SH 257 and Windsor Lake Rd.
Roadway drainage and water quality improvements – including curb and gutter, inlets and associated storm sewer infrastructure
Timeline and Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities
The town has completed the initial design and public engagement outreach. Design is at 60% and final design is expected to be completed in 2026. Public outreach began in 2023 with public outreach open houses. Additional group and individual meetings were held from 2023 into 2026 with impacted property owners.
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The town continues to work with the engineering design team to progress the design to 100% construction-ready plans. Right-of-way (ROW) acquisition consultants are assisting the town in obtaining the ROW and easements needed for the project's construction. A real estate appraiser experienced in acquisition appraisals has prepared comprehensive appraisals for most properties requiring acquisition. The town has also paid for property owners to obtain counter appraisals as applicable. ROW negotiations are ongoing. Several property owners have entered into a memorandum of agreement with the town regarding acquisition and price.
The town continues to work with the engineering design team to progress the design to 100% construction-ready plans. Right-of-way (ROW) acquisition consultants are assisting the town in obtaining the ROW and easements needed for the project's construction. A real estate appraiser experienced in acquisition appraisals has prepared comprehensive appraisals for most properties requiring acquisition. The town has also paid for property owners to obtain counter appraisals as applicable. ROW negotiations are ongoing. Several property owners have entered into a memorandum of agreement with the town regarding acquisition and price.
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The town has recently been working with our engineering firm to progress the design to 100%. Additionally, the town is working with a of a right-of-way consultant which will include valuations and begin the right-of-way acquisition. This project is still not fully funded for construction and are continuing to search opportunities for financial resources. The Windsor North Campus is progressing ahead of schedule and will start the western position of Windsor Lake Rd. which will eventually connect once design is completed.
The town has recently been working with our engineering firm to progress the design to 100%. Additionally, the town is working with a of a right-of-way consultant which will include valuations and begin the right-of-way acquisition. This project is still not fully funded for construction and are continuing to search opportunities for financial resources. The Windsor North Campus is progressing ahead of schedule and will start the western position of Windsor Lake Rd. which will eventually connect once design is completed.
Windsor Lake Road (WCR 70) Extension has finished this stage
Design is ongoing and expected to continue through 2023.
Public Input
Windsor Lake Road (WCR 70) Extension has finished this stage
A public open house was held in October of 2023 to share design plans and answer questions about the project. Subsequent individual and group meetings were held with impacted residents from the open house into 2026.
Final Design
Windsor Lake Road (WCR 70) Extension is currently at this stage
Preliminary design was completed in 2024 and 60% plans were completed in 2025. The 90% and final plans are expected in 2026.
