Kiewit JV fined $45K for Denver I

The Central 70 project was developed to address safety concerns on the aging but vital road and to meet growing transportation demand in the growing city of Denver. It represents the largest infrastructure project in the state's history, according to Colorado DOT.

The project entailed reconstructing a 10-mile stretch of I-70 between Brighton Boulevard and I-270 in northeast Denver, removing a 57-year-old viaduct, lowering the highway and installing express lanes, seven miles of sidewalks and a bike route. To cap it off, a 4-acre park was built over the interstate.

Work began in 2018 and the express lanes opened on Aug. 31, marking the last major milestone on the project. Remaining work on the park portion wrapped on Nov. 30, according to a Colorado DOT press release, and the overall project was completed under budget.

The flooding did not impact the project timeline, said Colorado DOT spokesperson Stacia Sellers, and no other action will be taken against the contractors for the incident.

Kiewit did not respond to requests for comment as of publication time.