Concrete replacement project along Mainstreet in downtown Parker to start late June

A number of partial closures can be expected on Mainstreet in downtown Parker this summer for the town’s Mainstreet Concrete Replacement project. 

With a purpose to increase multi-modal safety and accessibility along Mainstreet, the $1.25 million project, funded by the town, is expected to begin on June 23. 

Located between Parker Road and South Pine Drive, on the west side of the PACE Center, crews will replace concrete sections of roadway and sidewalk along Mainstreet. 

According to the town, the current concrete has been deteriorating as many of the areas have not been replaced since being poured more than 40 years ago when the town was incorporated. 

Crews will start on the west end of the project, near Parker Road and move east over a span of several weeks. Construction will take place Monday through Thursday, with cleanup efforts on Fridays. 

According to the town’s website, crews will open any road closures ahead of each weekend. 

A spokesperson for the town said that businesses – such as the Parker Garage, Parker Panache and Mainstreet Salon Suites, which are located along the affected portion of Mainstreet –  will be notified in advance of new, temporary access points. 

“Business access will be maintained throughout construction,” said Andy Anderson, communications director for the town. 

While numerous businesses may be impacted, TJ Sullivan, president and CEO of the Parker Chamber of Commerce, told the Parker Chronicle that these repairs are necessary, especially in light of the anticipated future development, which will include more residential and commercial spaces. 

“While this summer’s construction will inconvenience some shoppers and diners in the short term, we are certain that the allure of downtown Parker will remain strong in spite of temporary inconveniences,” Sullivan said. 

With each phase expected to take about two days, the project will be constructed in six phases and is anticipated to be complete by mid-July. 

The first phase will take place on the southern side of Mainstreet, between Parker Road and Victorian West Drive. 

During this phase, eastbound Mainstreet, between Parker Road and Victorian Drive West will be closed. 

Travelers, which includes motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, are asked to use Hilltop Road and South Pine Drive to access Mainstreet, or use Longs Way and Victorian Drive West. 

 The second phase will take place on the northern side of Mainstreet, between Parker Road and Victorian West Drive. 

During this phase of construction, westbound Mainstreet, between Parker Road and Victorian Drive West will be closed. Instead, travelers can use South Pine Drive and Hilltop Road to get to Parker Road. 

This phase will also take place on the southern side of Mainstreet,  but it will be between Victorian Drive West and Victorian Drive East. 

Eastbound Mainstreet between Victorian Drive West and Victorian Drive East will be closed during this phase. 

The left-turn access from Pikes Peak Drive to get to Mainstreet will be maintained, however, the right-turn access from Pikes Peak Drive to Mainstreet will not be maintained. Therefore, travelers should use South Pine Drive as a detour. 

Phase 4 will also take place between Victorian Drive East and Victorian Drive West, but on the northside of Mainstreet. 

While westbound Mainstreet will be closed between Victorian Drive East and Victorian Drive West, drivers are advised to use Mainstreet and Victorian Drive as a detour. Additionally, right-turn access from Pikes Peak Drive to Mainstreet will be maintained. 

However, the left-turn access from Pikes Peak to Mainstreet will not be maintained. 

The fifth phase will take place on the southern side of Mainstreet between Victorian Drive East and South Pine Drive.Eastbound Mainstreet between Victorian Drive East and South Pine Drive will be closed. 

Travelers can use Pikes Peak Drive, Pikes Peak Avenue and South Pine Drive as a detour, or Victorian Drive East, Summerset Lane and Pine Drive. 

The final phase will also take place between Victorian Drive East and South Pine Drive, but on the northern side of Mainstreet. 

Westbound Mainstreet will be closed between South Pine Drive and Victorian Drive. Therefore, travelers are advised to use South Pine Drive, Pikes Peak Avenue and Pikes Peak Drive; or Pine Drive, Summerset Lane and Victorian Drive East to navigate around the closure. 

For a visual look at the suggested detours, visit the Parker website at tinyurl.com/mainstreet-detours. 

Additionally, the town has an online map informing residents of planned street maintenance, which can be found at tinyurl.com/street-maintenance-map. 

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