Construction Project Overview
The city of Aurora, in collaboration with American Civil Constructors, has completed work on a multi-use trail to close the gap along the High Line Canal between Colfax Avenue and recent improvements constructed north of I-70 at East 32nd Parkway. A ribbon cutting and ceremonial walk celebrated the opening of the trail connection and new pedestrian bridge on Bike to Work Day June 26, 2024.
The High Line Canal Trail construction project, which spans nearly two miles, includes:
- A continuous 8-foot-wide concrete trail
- Two pedestrian bridges (one to cross over the canal just south of Smith Road and one over I-70 just east of the Tower Road exchange)
- An upgraded railroad crossing to promote pedestrian and cyclist safety
- Access to the 71-mile High Line Canal Regional Trail within the metro area
Designed with community input, the new trail provides close-to-home, accessible recreation opportunities within the community and serve a diverse population that may otherwise have limited opportunities to access natural areas. View additional details regarding the community input process, project files and more at EngageAurora.org/HLCT.
The city has been granted federal funds through the Denver Regional Council of Governments to helped pay for the trail construction with city capital improvement funding used as a match amount. Additional funding partners consist of the Conservation Trust Fund, Adams County Open Space Grant, and the Adams County Open Space Tax Shareback.