A Roadwork & Infrastructure Update from the City Engineer – June 2026

Published on June 26, 2026

An image of a road work sign on Dell Range Boulevard.

Mayor Collins is traveling this week, and I have been asked to provide an update on the City’s 2026 Roadway Maintenance and Infrastructure Construction.

Cheyenne’s streets are the backbone of our community, connecting our homes, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods. Each year, we invest in maintaining, improving, and modernizing this system so residents can travel safely and efficiently. This year’s construction season is one of our most active in recent memory, supported by strategic planning, strong pavement data, and a commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer resources.

  • Across Engineering, our team is focused on four core objectives that guide every project we undertake:
  • Prioritize Community Safety – From safer intersections to reliable drainage, we ensure streets, floodplains, and public right-of-way infrastructure protect the public.
  • Preserve and Maintain Our Streets – The overall rating of the City’s pavement network is currently in Fair condition with an average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 68 out of 100 which is above the national average. Maintaining this rating requires annual proactive maintenance, not costly reconstruction.
  • Plan and Deliver the Infrastructure of Tomorrow – We prepare for growth by designing and overseeing improvements to our public roadways, drainage conveyance, stormwater detention ponds, and systems supporting and including private development projects.
  • Use Tax Dollars Wisely – We strive to deliver projects efficiently and transparently, emphasizing preventive maintenance, right‑sized design, and long‑term value.

These goals shape our annual work plan and ensure we continue making responsible, incremental improvements to Cheyenne’s transportation system. We achieve these through five fundamentals:

  1. Data-Driven Pavement Management
  2. Focusing on Preservation of Existing Assets
  3. Proactive Strategic Planning
  4. Coordinated, Efficient Project Delivery
  5. Managing Challenges

Data‑Driven Pavement Management & Proactive Strategic Planning

Every four years, the City conducts a detailed pavement survey using automated imaging, ride-quality measurements, and asset mapping. This helps us prioritize roadways, apply the right treatment at the right time, and maximize service life while minimizing cost.

Focusing on Preservation

Preserving roads in “Good” and “Fair” condition prevents rapid deterioration, reduces potholes, and avoids the high cost of reconstruction. Our 2026 maintenance program reflects this approach.

Coordinated, Efficient Project Delivery

We continuously refine design standards, adopt new construction management tools, and improve development review processes to streamline timelines and increase transparency.

Managing Challenges

Like many communities, we face workforce shortages, supply chain delays, and rising material costs.  Through careful planning, flexible contracting methods, and phased project delivery, we continue to provide critical improvements to our community assets.

2026 Road & Infrastructure Projects

Below is a summary of the project’s residents will see this year across street maintenance, capital construction, and drainage improvements. All figures are from the Engineering FY27 Budget Presentation.

Street Maintenance – Totaling approximately $9.4 million

Major Mill & Overlay Work

  • Dell Range Boulevard Phase II (Powderhouse Road to Sunset)
  • Converse Avenue (Roundabout to Lincolnway)
  • Andover Drive (Newton to Cheshire)
  • Ridgeland Street (Buffalo to Evers)
  • Hickory Place

System‑Preserving Maintenance

  • 30 miles of patch & seal (slurry seals) completed earlier this cycle
  • 30 miles of crack seal
  • 2026 miscellaneous concrete repairs across the city
  • 2026 epoxy and thermoplastic pavement markings
  • Dell Range Boulevard Signal Timing Upgrade Project

These treatments significantly extend pavement life, improve safety, and help maintain our PCI rating above national levels.

Capital Construction – $11.6 million

  • 5th & Deming Boulevard Bridge Replacement
  • Dell Range & Whitney Road to U.S. 30 (Urban corridor reconstruction and traffic improvements)
  • Whitney Road Improvements (Dell Range to U.S. 30)
  • Storey Boulevard/ Summit Road Extension Project
  • Pedestrian safety Improvements which include installing pedestrian activated rapid flashing beacons, ADA ramp improvements, and new crosswalks at 8th & Carey and along Gardenia Drive

These projects improve safety, expand connectivity, and support growth on Cheyenne’s north, south, and east sides.

Drainage Maintenance – $800,000

  • Dredging Projects Phase II: Henderson, Dry Creek, Holmes
  • Vegetation and channel management to maintain stormwater flow capacity (including the use of goats)

This work reduces flooding risk and preserves critical infrastructure.

Looking Ahead

Several major design efforts are underway for 2027–2028, including:

  • Windmill Road at Pershing Boulevard; signal replacement and safety enhancements
  • 15th Street Experience implementation including roadway, drainage, and lighting improvements
  • Converse at Pershing roundabout operational improvements
  • Dell Range (Van Buren to College) corridor redesign
  • Converse Avenue (Masonway to Fire Station/CJL)
  • Walterscheid & Fox Farm Roundabout
  • Rue Terre & Frontier Mall Drive Roundabout

These future design efforts ensure we stay ahead of growth and position the City for continued roadway and traffic improvements.

Cheyenne’s roadway network is one of our community’s most valuable public assets. Through strategic planning, a strong maintenance program, and investment in key corridors, we are improving safety, mobility, and quality of life for all residents.

I look forward to continuing this progress alongside our Engineering, Public Works, contractor partners, and the residents we serve.

Thomas Cobb, PE

City Engineer

 

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