Night work on Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements project begins August 15

The Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements project will shift into a night-work phase from Monday, Aug. 15 through Wednesday, Aug. 23. Work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and are needed to complete the storm line replacement across East Main Street between Garmisch Street and Aspen Street.

During night work hours, Main Street will be closed between Garmisch Street and Aspen Street. Eastbound traffic will be diverted off Main Street onto South Garmisch, East Hopkins, and South Aspen back onto Main Street. Westbound traffic will be detoured off Main Street onto North Aspen Street, East Bleeker, and North Garmisch back onto Main Street. The temporary bus stops near Hotel Aspen and the inbound BRT on South Garmisch will remain open.

The new storm line is required for the new drainage system to adequately catch and convey runoff in this highly trafficked area. The work is being conducted at night to minimize disruptions and shorten the scope of this phase of work.

During this time there will be minor concrete work during the day for the bus shelter foundation and curb and gutter along Garmisch. There will be no major daytime excavation or site prep during the night work phase.

There will be no work on Sunday, August 20.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

Alley Closure Extends to August 3

The alley between South Garmisch and South First Street will remain closed during construction hours through Wednesday, August 3, for shallow utility work; this includes alley work on Saturday, July 30. Expect heavy equipment in the area.

North Garmisch Street Closure, Friday, July 22

North Garmisch Street from Main Street to Bleeker Street will be closed on Friday, July 22, from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for shallow utility work. The alley and Hotel Aspen parking will remain accessible from Bleeker Street during the closure.

Alley Closure, Week of July 25

The alley between South Garmisch and South First Street will be closed from July 25 – July 29 for shallow utility work. Heavy equipment in the area. The alley in this area will close each morning and open again in the evenings. Work may continue until Saturday, June 30.

North and South Garmisch Road Closures

North Garmisch will be closed between Main Street and Bleeker Street from Wednesday, June 29 – Friday, July 1, to facilitate deep utility work as part of the Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements project. Parking for Hotel Aspen and the alley will be accessible from Bleeker Street.

South Garmisch Street will be closed between Main Street and West Hopkins Avenue through July 1 for installation of utility street crossings.

North Garmisch closure (June 23 – 26)

North Garmisch Street will be closed between Main Street and Bleeker Street during the day on Thursday, June 23, Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 26; the road will open up each evening. Deep utility work and site restraints have necessitated larger machinery gain access to the work area and temporarily close the road. Saturday work will begin at 9 a.m.

South Garmisch closure (June 27 – July 1)

South Garmisch Street will be closed between Main Street and West Hopkins Avenue from June 27 – July 1 for installation of utility street crossings.

North Garmisch closure between Main and Bleeker (June 20-22)

Deep utility work at the intersection of Main Street and North Garmisch Street will require a 3-day[1]long road closure from June 20-22. Work is limited to the area at the intersection; parking for Hotel Aspen parking will be accessible from Bleeker Street.

Water shut-off on Main Street between Garmisch and Monarch (June 21)

On Tuesday, June 21, a water shut-off will affect both sides of Main Street from the Design Workshop building to the west side of Monarch Street. The water shut-off will last from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Deep utility work at the intersection of Main and North Garmisch Streets will require a 3-day-long road closure from June 13-15.

Work is limited to the area at the intersection; parking for Hotel Aspen parking will be accessible from Bleeker Street.

Work is underway on the Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project and we want to provide you with regular progress updates.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening:

Construction crews are staged and in place, along with signage

• The downvalley bus stop at the corner of E. Main and N. Garmisch has moved one block west by the Hotel Aspen for the duration of the project
• The inbound BRT stop on S. Garmisch has moved one block south to the corner of W. Hopkins and S. Garmisch
• Pedestrians have been routed around the work area to Main and Aspen, with temporary Main St. crossing on the west side of Garmisch
• The first scope of work includes storm drain utility work
• The project team is now meeting regularly
• Other construction and pre-construction projects in the immediate area include work at the Molly Gibson Lodge and Hotel Aspen

Traffic safety reminder

• Four lanes of traffic are open on Main Street; please stay in your lane as the westbound lanes narrow near Paepcke Park

Text MAIN to 844-308-MAIN for Papecke project updates and construction impacts

Project Update: Conceptual Designs for Paepcke Transit Hub

In case you missed it, the conceptual designs for the Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project are ready for your review at the project webpage, aspencommunityvoice.com/PaepckeTransitHub. As a reminder, this project is looking at ways to making existing infrastructure and services safer for all users on Garmisch Street and Main Street by Paepcke Park.

Watch conceptual design video >>

Read project fact sheet >>

Thank you to all who have already participated in the review of the conceptual designs for Main Street and Garmisch Street improvements for the Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project. In reviewing your input, the project team has assembled new FAQs on the designs and proposed improvements.

View conceptual design FAQs >>

Next steps for this project include a work session with City Council on November 16 and then the development of final design and construction documents. In this process, the project team will dive into greater detail and gather more in-depth site information. Once design is complete, the project team will begin a construction bidding process.

Please reach out to the project team if you have any questions and thank you for your participation.

Kind regards,

Project Team

Phone: 970-924-0620

Email: PaepckeTransitHub@gmail.com

Webpage: aspencommunityvoice.com/paepcketransithub