Missing Concrete on 6th Avenue Creates Safety Hazard, Jurisdiction Dispute Resolved
A Denver resident reported a large chunk of concrete missing from the median wall and debris in the left lane on 6th Avenue just east of I-25. Attempts to report the issue to both the City of Denver and the…
Denver, CO, August 7, 2026 —
A significant safety concern has emerged on 6th Avenue just east of Interstate 25 in Denver, where a large section of concrete is missing from the median wall, leaving debris scattered in the left lane.
The issue was initially reported by a concerned Denver resident. In an effort to address the hazardous condition, attempts were made to contact both the City of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). However, both agencies initially deferred responsibility for the affected area to the other.
This jurisdictional dispute caused a delay in addressing the potential danger to motorists. Following further communication, a representative from the Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) has confirmed that the city will take the lead in resolving the safety hazard.
DOTI acknowledged that the exact boundaries of responsibility can be complex, particularly in areas where medians are shared or adjacent to interstates. Despite this complexity, the city has committed to addressing the immediate safety risk posed by the missing concrete and the debris.
The Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure plans to coordinate with CDOT to manage necessary traffic control measures and to explore potential repair resources. The timeline for these actions and the full extent of the repairs were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jayson Luber on www.denver7.com, see more information here.
