Public space & construction

The rebuilt 16th Street is fully open

Downtown · Union Station to Civic Center Full corridor open · FreeRide restored

What changed

The full 1.25-mile downtown corridor reopened in October with wider sidewalks, new paving and drainage, trees, seating, and restored FreeRide service between Union Station and Civic Center.

Why it matters

The former construction segments again work as one continuous downtown walking and transit spine, including a free connection across the center of the city.

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Official sources

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Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure16th Street reconstruction project Regional Transportation DistrictFull-corridor reopening and FreeRide restoration

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