Windsor Lake Road (WCR 70) Extension

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 2025, 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 is in the initial phases of design and outreach. Preliminary design (30%) is ongoing and expected to continue through November 2023. A public open house was held for residents adjacent to the anticipated road work to share design plans and answer questions on Thursday, October 19 and Wednesday, January 17 at Windsor's Public Services campus.

A timeline for final design and construction of the proposed improvements will be established once funding for the project is secured.