Construction

The team here at Uplands is anxious to begin vertical development of homes and public spaces. However, there is critical underground and horizontal infrastructure that must be built to support the new neighborhoods, retail, and commercial spaces that will make up the Uplands community. 

In total, Uplands is providing about $40 million in public improvements – including sewer, water, and storm drainage systems and road, traffic, and bike/pedestrian enhancements. 

We’re on track to receive administration approval from the city to begin construction this summer of 2023. This page will host the ongoing and upcoming construction updates, so be sure to check back often. We appreciate your patience with any inconveniences or temporary disruptions that may occur during this process.

Recent Developments:

  • FEMA has approved the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) for Uplands and Shaw Boulevard area that will significantly improve storm drainage issues in the area. Our contractors will be commencing this construction over the next month, and we will be pushing to expedite these improvements as quickly as possible.

Upcoming Construction

Construction Roadway Closure Update

As Uplands further advances its perimeter infrastructure improvements the following roadways are anticipated to be impacted(dates are approximate and subject to change):

  • 84thAvenue (Irving to Federal) – Full Closure: March 15th – May 15th
  • 84thAvenue (Federal to Alcott) – Sholder Closure: Present to April 15th
  • Shaw Boulevard/Lowell Intersection – Full/Partial Closure: Present – April 1st
  • 88thAvenue/Lowell Intersection (City Water and Sanitary Sewer Project) Lowell Northbound Lane 87th to 88th – June to October
  • Lowell Northbound Lane at Shaw – Full Closure December 18th – February 1st
  • Lowell (82ndto 84th) – Full Closure May 5th – July 1st
  • Federal Boulevard (82ndto 88th) Shoulder, Median and Utility Construction – Partial Closures: March to October 2025

Spring Update!

  • Overall Parcel A grading is substantially complete. Minor grading and specific builder sub surface improvements may still occur through the life of the project.
    • Internal infrastructure within Parcels A2, A4, and A7 are starting and will last into mid to later 2025.
    • Parcel A1 and A5 have started and will continue into the fall of 2025.
  • Onsite Infrastructure(water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roadways) is nearing completion with minor work continuing into 2025.
  • 88th/84th/Lowell Infrastructure Improvements are continuing and will include closures into 2025.
    • Lowell/84th traffic signals are being procured and construction will be expedited, Xcel is working on overhead lines.
  • 88th/Lowell City Water and Sanitary Sewer Project – Uplands is assisting the City with expediting a future project of water and sanitary sewer upgrades and repairs within 88th and Lowell intersection and within Lowell from 88th to Chestnut. This project will extend some closures and other work along Lowell but is being expedited as quickly as possible to minimize impact. We anticipate this work to start in June.
  • Federal Boulevard Improvements are projected to start in late March and include roadway widening, safety improvements, utilities, and traffic signal additions and upgrades. This work is being coordinated with CDOT for a late fall overlay of the entire roadway.
  • 88th Avenue(West of Federal Boulevard)/ 87th Place/Decatur infrastructure project has started is projected to continue into mid to later 2025.
  • Parcel B Roadway paving is complete and electric and gas improvements lasting into late springtime.
  • Parcel C
    • St Charles Town Center Project has started and will continue into later 2025.