West 38th Avenue has long been considered the heart of Wheat Ridge, and city leaders are now moving forward with preliminary concepts for what they’re calling a “refresh” of the corridor.
The renderings include multimodal paths, more trees, improved lighting and better traffic flow on 38th Avenue between Wadsworth and Sheridan. City leaders discussed the future of the 38th Avenue Main Street Refresh at a study session on Monday night, advancing two preliminary concepts and agreeing to move forward with public engagement.
Wheat Ridge voters gave the green light to the 2J sales tax extension in November 2023, securing funding for vital public infrastructure projects that include transforming 38th Avenue to better connect the community while prioritizing safety. Funding for the 38th Avenue project totals around $10 million for improvements…