Santa Fe Streetscape Project Kicks Off With $29 Million Investment
Construction for the voter-approved Santa Fe Streetscape Improvements project is beginning. The project, costing $29 million, will involve underground utility work by Denver Water to replace a 136-year-old water main on Santa Fe Drive between 7th and 12th Streets, starting…
Denver, CO, August 7, 2026 —
Construction has begun on the voter-approved Santa Fe Streetscape Improvements project, a $29 million initiative aimed at enhancing the public infrastructure along Santa Fe Drive.
The initial phase of work, undertaken by Denver Water, focuses on underground utility upgrades. This involves the replacement of a 136-year-old water main situated on Santa Fe Drive between 7th and 12th Streets. This critical underground work commenced on Monday.
Following the completion of the utility work, above-ground improvements are scheduled to start in September. This second phase of the project will concentrate on enhancing the streetscape between 6th and 13th Streets. Planned enhancements include new landscaping, the creation of public spaces, updated lighting fixtures, and the widening of sidewalks. These elements are intended to create a more inviting and functional environment for pedestrians and the community.
The overall construction timeline for the Santa Fe Streetscape Improvements project is anticipated to extend until early 2027. Project organizers have stated that efforts will be made to minimize disruptions to local businesses operating in the area. Additionally, consideration is being given to ongoing community events, such as First Friday, to ensure these are impacted as little as possible by the construction activities.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Lennon on www.denver7.com, see more information here.
