Denver Santa Fe Drive Closure Imposes Weeklong Traffic Disruptions for Railway Track Replacement

Santa Fe Drive in Denver's Baker neighborhood will be closed at Cedar Avenue, just north of Alameda Avenue, from November 10 to November 14 to allow the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway to replace railroad tracks for public safety. During the closure, northbound drivers can turn east or west onto Alameda Avenue but should expect congestion and delays, with an official detour directing traffic west on Alameda to Federal Boulevard. Drivers on Santa Fe north of Alameda can continue until Cedar Avenue, where they must either head north on Interstate 25 or turn south on Kalamath Drive. The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) advises avoiding the Alameda Avenue exit on I-25 to reduce congestion and encourages travelers to find alternate routes. These measures are aimed at minimizing traffic disruptions while ensuring safety during the urgent railway maintenance. Local authorities emphasize planning ahead to avoid delays in the affected area.