RTD Begins Construction on Colorado's Longest Bridge
The Regional Transportation District broke ground in early August on the longest bridge in Colorado. Appropriately named the Skyway Bridge, the structure will span 9,533 ft and stand nearly 50 ft above grade at its highest point. The bridge is part of the North Metro Rail Line project, an 18.5-mile commuter rail line that will run from Denver Union Station through Commerce City, Northglenn and Thornton.
When complete, RTD’s Skyway Bridge will carry electric commuter rail trains through Denver and Commerce City, crossing 11 existing transportation corridors and waterways.