Construction of WCR 32 roundabout to begin on High Plains Boulevard

Published on March 23, 2026

A second milestone in the construction of High Plains Boulevard will begin April 6 when work begins to build a roundabout at the intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 32 and WCR 9.5 (aka High Plains Boulevard). During construction, WCR 32 between the east I-25 frontage road and WCR 13, and WCR 9.5 north of Mulligan Street will be closed through Monday, July 6, 2026. Detours can be found on Weld County’s Road Advisory Map. 

“We’re happy this project continues to move forward and happy to see work on this roundabout begin,” said Scott James, Weld County Commissioner Chair. “It will help High Plains Boulevard be a safe and efficient transportation route now and in the future.”  

The project comes as the county continues building High Plains Boulevard, an effort to extend WCR 9.5 east of Mead from WCR 32 to WCR 34. The Town of Mead has already completed building the road from just north of WCR 34 to WCR 36. Kraemer North America, which is the project contractor for the county’s portion of High Plains Boulevard, will construct the roundabout. The Weld County Department of Public Works will manage the project, and the Town of Mead has contributed financially, allocating $635,000 to the construction of this roundabout as well as one at the intersection of WCR 34 and WCR 9.5, which began in October 2025. 

While the original construction plan was to finish the roundabout at WCR 34 and High Plains Boulevard before starting work at WCR 32, extra time needed for utility relocations along WCR 34 made a shift to this roundabout the best option.

“When we plan a project, and as it progresses, we always look for ways to be as efficient as possible. That is key to completing our projects quickly for the traveling public,” said Curtis Hall, Director of Weld County Public Works. “By shifting our focus to the roundabout at WCR 32, we can keep this important project moving forward.”

For several years, roundabouts have been identified as a top option for efficiently moving traffic through an intersection and reducing the risk of serious injuries or fatalities — facts backed up by national statistics. Roundabouts can reduce both by as much as 78% versus a signalized intersection and up to 82% compared to an intersection controlled by a two-way stop, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

While the roundabout at WCR 34 is being constructed in phases, the one at WCR 32 will be built entirely within the duration of the closure. When complete, drivers can expect a concrete driving surface, a feature that enables the road to last 30 years before major repairs may be needed.

Project updates are available at www.weld.gov/Go/HighPlainsBlvd, including the project email newsletter, hotline, and email address for questions and comments.