The Denver City Council approved the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking the Broadway RTD station to the new Summit FC stadium this week [1].
The project aims to resolve significant connectivity gaps by providing safe, direct access over railroad lines for fans and residents attending events at the new National Women’s Soccer League stadium [1, 3].
City officials are partnering with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Summit FC to execute the plan [1]. The bridge will span the area from the I-25 and Broadway RTD station across the railroad tracks to the stadium district [1, 2].
To initiate the project, the council signed off on $5.3 million [2] in initial grant funding. The total cost of the project is estimated to range between $22 million and $23 million [2].
Construction is slated for completion by 2030 [3]. The bridge is designed to eliminate the need for pedestrians to navigate dangerous rail crossings, a priority for city planners managing the influx of traffic expected for the new sports complex [1, 2].
This infrastructure investment is part of a broader effort to integrate the stadium district into Denver's existing public transit network [1]. By linking the light-rail station directly to the venue, the city intends to reduce vehicle congestion and improve safety for thousands of visitors [1, 3].
“The project will link the Broadway RTD station to the new National Women’s Soccer League stadium.”
The approval of this bridge signals Denver's commitment to transit-oriented development around its new professional sports infrastructure. By prioritizing pedestrian safety and light-rail connectivity over parking-heavy designs, the city is attempting to mitigate the typical traffic congestion associated with major stadium events while supporting the accessibility of the National Women’s Soccer League.
