The city is leading design and construction work on a pedestrian bridge over Parker Road near Interstate 225 to connect the RTD Nine Mile Station with homes and businesses on the north side of Parker Road. The bridge will provide improved regional multi-modal connectivity, enable people to cross safely over Parker Road and improve traffic flow along this major metro-area corridor. Initial federal funding awarded in 2019 has enabled this long-desired project to move forward.

Due to significant construction cost increases and market conditions, the project was put on hold in late 2022 after receiving bids for construction that exceeded the project budget.

Since that time, the city has taken a dual approach to raise additional funding and align the scope of the project to meet the new budget. The final plans for the redesign are nearing completion, and the city is wrapping up construction documents, permitting and the multi-jurisdictional clearances this fall. Construction is targeting to start this winter 2025. A public hearing took place March 26, 2025, at the city's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The commission unanimously approved the project to move forward. A copy of the meeting minutes is available to view.