North Jefferson County News

DENVER—On July 7, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the City of Lakewood $20 million in federal funding to replace and improve a major interchange between US 6 and Wadsworth Boulevard. The project will bring much-needed upgrades to reduce congestion and create a safer way for a growing number of drivers, bikers, and pedestrians to travel.

“Our state is the best place in the country to live, but as our population has grown, our infrastructure hasn’t kept up,” said Pettersen. “This federal funding will significantly upgrade our transportation network in Lakewood, improving traffic flow and making it easier for all types of commuters to get to work, drop their kids off at school, or get out to enjoy all our area has to offer. This is exactly the type of project I’m proud to champion in Congress to concretely improve the lives of Coloradans in the Seventh Congressional District.”

"Congratulations to our partners in Lakewood for receiving this federal grant. It’s an acknowledgment of the innovative, multimodal work taking place across communities in the state, and CDOT is thrilled to be part of these collaborations,” said Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “We appreciate our Congressional Delegation’s strong support in making sure that Colorado is front and center as the U.S. Department of Transportation implements IIJA grant programs, and we especially thank Congresswoman Pettersen and Congressman Perlmutter before her for their partnership and commitment to this project."

The funding for the US 6 and Wadsworth Interchange and Multimodal Improvements Project is part of the RAISE grant program, which was expanded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and supports community projects to help people travel quickly, affordably, and safely. This year’s RAISE Grant awards build and repair infrastructure that will benefit Americans for future generations, while taking steps to reduce emissions from the transportation sector.

During her time in the Colorado state legislature and now in Congress, Pettersen has championed projects to improve infrastructure and make Jefferson County and the surrounding areas a better place to live. In addition to interchange upgrade projects like this one, Pettersen has been pushing for 15 local projects to address unsafe roadways, enhance town centers, and improve everything from drinking water to affordable housing. 

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