Denver Union Station, the largest transportation redevelopment project in North America, is poised to become the Denver metroplitan region's transit hub with the addition of new light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit lines over the next decade.
The Downtown Denver Partnership works closely with DUS project partners to ensure that this new neighborhood of Downtown Denver is developed in accordance of the vision, goals and principles of the Denver Union Station Master Plan. To view a slideshow of project renderings put together by Union Station Neighborhood Company, please click here.
Construction Information
3/4/2010 - Traffic Shift
On Friday, March 3rd, traffic on Wewatta Street between 16th Street and 19th Street will be shifted to the south side of Wewatta with one lane of traffic in each direction. These traffic changes will also require RTD bus stops to be relocated slightly. This traffic shift will be in place for the next couple of years while construction activites continue at Denver Union Station.
3/4/2010 - Millenium Bridge Pedestrian Traffic
Pedestrians going from the Millennium Bridge to Wewatta along 16th St. will be directed to the south side starting the week of March 15. The sidewalk on the north side will be closed for a couple of years. Pedestrians should be alert and mindful of the light rail trains that run along 16th St.
Upcoming Events & Public Meetings
Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) meets twice a month at the offices of Hogan & Hartson (1200 17th Street, Suite 1500). Upcoming meeting dates can be found here.
DUS News
Feds put $424 million into FasTracks, Union Station
February 6, 2010 - The Denver Post
The announcement of a $304 million federal loan Friday gave the green light to the redevelopment of Union Station as a major Front Range transportation hub. After at least six years of planning, the loan, guaranteed by the city and county of Denver, will let the $480 million project begin. "Union Station is going to happen," said a gleeful Phil Washington, newly appointed general manager of the Regional Transportation District. "All the funding is now in place."