Weir Gulch Segment 1 is a key project in a high-priority basin to reduce flood risk to the Sun Valley neighborhood, as well as a increase pedestrian and bike mobility, restore natural habitat, and increase recreation along this section of the gulch. This project is a partnership between Denver Parks and Recreation, the Mile High Flood District (MHFD) and the City and County of Denver.

The scope includes replacement of the existing concrete culvert at Decatur Street with a bridge and channel modifications along Weir Gulch from the South Platte River to 8th Avenue. The channel improvements will provide additional conveyance capacity while providing diverse plantings. Redesign of the adjacent trails and sidewalks to increase mobility along the corridor is also included in the project.

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• Visit the Weir Gulch Segment 1 construction webpage for information on construction impacts.
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• Contact the project team by emailing us at weirconstruction@denvergov.org or by calling us at (720) 459-4695.