Aurora Residents: Gartrell Road over E‑470 to Close Next Week for Bridge Work

Next week the city will close the intersection of Gartrell Road over E‑470 for bridge beam installation. During evening and overnight hours one direction of E‑470 will be shut at a time, and no exits at the Gartrell crossings will be available. Drivers are directed to detour over the interchange and to use Smoky Hill Road, and tolls at the interchange will be waived. The construction began earlier this year and is slated to finish by July 2027. The $10.8 million project will widen the 2‑lane bridge to a 4‑lane span with turn lanes, add multimodal improvements, and install new traffic signals. Funding comes from the South Aurora Regional Improvement Authority and the E‑470 Public Highway Authority. What this means for residents: Expect traffic delays on E‑470 during the evening and overnight hours nearby Gartrell Road—plan to use Smoky Hill Road and allow extra travel time. What's next: The project is expected to conclude in July 2027, after which normal E‑470 and Gartrell Road traffic will resume.