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Urgent: Adams County Road & Trail Closures

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Road Closures
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Due to severe weather and heavy rain, numerous roadways in Adams County are closed due to flooding and road damage. These roadways are unsafe and will remain impassable to the public until flood waters recede and necessary repairs are made. 

The Adams County Public Works staff is currently mobilized and ready to assess damage and begin repairs. Thank you for your patience as we work to repair these segments of roadways. 

The following roads are currently closed to the public and will remain closed until further notice:

  • 26th Ave., between Yulle Rd. and Wolf Creek Rd.
  • 64th Ave., between Piggott Rd. and Wolf Creek Rd.
  • Piggott Rd. from 80th Ave. to 88th Ave.
  • Old Victory Rd., from Hwy. 36 to Hwy. 79
  • 72nd Ave., from Bradbury-Krebs Rd. to Xmore Rd.
  • Road 15, from Bradbury-Krebs Rd. to Xmore Rd.
  • 26th Ave., from Strasburg Rd. to Comanche Dr.
  • 26th Ave., from Piggott Rd. to Yulle Rd.
  • 48th Ave., from Strasburg Rd. to Piggott Rd.
  • 112th Ave., from Headlight Rd. to Nordbye Rd.
  • 112th Ave., from Behrens Rd. to Horrogate Rd. 
  • 72nd Ave. from Converse Rd. to SH 79
  • 80th Ave., from Schumaker Rd. to SH 79
  • Cameron Dr., from Guy Ct. to O’Brien
  • Converse Rd., from 128th Ave. to 144th Ave.
  • Converse Rd., from 88th Ave. to 112th Ave.
  • E. 112th Ave., from SH 79 to Converse Rd.
  • 104th Ave., at Manilla Rd. and at Tumbleweed Ct.
  • 64th Ave., from Converse Rd. to Schumaker Rd.
  • Converse Rd., from 88th Ave. to 64th Ave.
  • 72nd Ave., at Converse Rd. and SH 79
  • 80th Ave., from SH 79 to Schumaker Rd.
  • 112th Ave., from Himalaya Rd. to Picadilly

View an interactive map.

For more information on the road closures, please call 303.853.7137.

In addition to road closures, all Adams County Trails are closed until further notice. These include: 

  • South Platte River Trail
  • Clear Creek Trail
  • Niver Creek Trail
  • Little Dry Creek Trails 

Please stay safe, and we will notify you as soon as roads and trails reopen. 

Group Photo
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Dionne Stroter
Posted on: November 5, 2024

Adams County Appoints Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager. A Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in public administration, Stroter brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for equity and community engagement to her new role.

Consul Mexico Visit
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Adams County Hosts Consul General of Mexico for Collaborative Lunch Meeting with Board of County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.

Kristin Sullivan
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Adams County Appoints Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Commissioners’ Corner: Looking Back to Move Forward

By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners

When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.

Posted on: October 10, 2024

Behavioral Health Employers Need More Workers—Adams County Looking to Make the Connection

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

David Fraser
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.