I-70 at Floyd Hill Improvements

THK team members are currently working with CDOT to improve I-70 at the base of Floyd Hill in Clear Creek Canyon. The six miles of roadway reconstruction includes the complete realignment of I-70 and Highway 6 through the canyon. The realignment requires approximately 3 miles of new bridge structures, over 20 rock cuts, 3,000 linear feet of creek bank restoration. THK, Yeh and Chinook are all three responsible for the rock cut design and aesthetics. Yeh is specifically responsible for rock cut and slope stabilization design along with rock fall mitigation. THK is responsible for all forest and riverbank restoration, project aesthetics, recreation improvements, and CPW SB40 permits. Additionally, all three consultants were involved with helping to establish the new roadway alignments. THK and Yeh have worked for decades on mountain road development in Colorado. The experience and knowledge of this team will ensure that Park access roads are safe and aesthetically pleasing with rockfall mitigation. Additionally, ECO Resolutions planned and designed all the wildlife mitigation including roadway wildlife crossing structures.

Client

City of Idaho Springs

Colorado Department of Transportation

Location

Idaho Springs

Services

Landscape Architecture

Transportation Design

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Badger Gulch Park at Ridgegate

Badger Gulch Park, spanning 3.36 acres, is poised to become a serene yet vibrant natural gathering place on the east side of RidgeGate. It will be situated in the RidgeGate Village Center, where RidgeGate Parkway splits into one-way streets. This park will be a focal point for the community, accessible via an iconic pedestrian bridge that connects both sides of the park, providing access to the Badger Gulch regional trail, as well as connections to the nearby residential communities of Lyric at RidgeGate™ and the future South East Village.

Residents, especially those from the forthcoming senior housing community, will enjoy an array of amenities designed for relaxation and recreation. The park will feature a pavilion, picnic tables, a restroom, a showcase garden, fitness equipment, children’s play areas, and an inspiring public art installation, creating a lively and inclusive environment for all.

With generous support from the Rampart Range Metropolitan District, Badger Gulch Park will not only provide a beautiful space for leisure but also play a crucial role in preserving the local natural habitat for years to come.