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Black Hawk Wellness
The City of Black Hawk has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to empower its' employees to take control of their health and wellness with the programs provided by the City. The employees use opportunities that are available within their work place.
Black Hawk Wellness Story
Lighting Ceremony – City of Black Hawk
The City of Black Hawk celebrated the Holiday Lighting on November 28, 2017. The City had begun with lighting the gazebo on the corner of Main street and Gregory. Two other historic streets were included. The celebration included carolers from the Gilpin County Elementary school, refreshments and flipping the switch to turn on all the lights!
>Black Hawk Lighting Ceremony 1
>Black Hawk Lighting Ceremony 2
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Gregory Street Expansion:
The City of Black Hawk recently celebrated a major milestone with the completion of the Gregory St. Expansion Project. The City is now looking toward development for businesses and Colorado-made products in the upcoming months.
>BUSINESS DEN: Black Hawk is Boomtown Again
"Colorado’s gaming powerhouse pushing to become resort destination with offerings beyond casinos"
PHOTO: Helen H. Richardson, Denver Post
Excerpts from The Denver Post's recent feature on the City's plans for a development renaissance can be found on our news page.
Gregory Street Project:
As Black Hawk preserves the spirit of its past, it continues to prepare for the future with an exciting new vision for a development renaissance, destined to once again make history.
City of Black Hawk Road Closures:
FULL CLOSURES
US 6 Full Roadway Closure - On February 20, 2018, through April 30, 2018, for Phase 1; and November 20, 2018, through April 20, 2019, for Phase 2, US 6 between Mile Post 260.1 and Mile Post 271 will be closed as per schedule. Mon-Weds - 10 am to 5 pm, Thurs - 6 am to 5 pm. No closure on Friday through Sunday.
Bobtail Road Full Closure - April 25, 2018. On April 25, 2018, Bobtail Road behind the Saratoga Casino will be closed from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm to set up 200-ton crane for roof work.
111 Richman Street - April 23, 2018. On April 23, 2018, a section of 111 Richman Street right turn lane will be closed from 6:00 am to 10:30 am.
488 Main Street - Mulitple Closure dates - April 23rd and 27th, 2018, May 1st - May 3rd, 2018. On April 23, 2018, closure from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, April 27th - closure from 4:00 am to 1:00 pm. On May 1st, closure from 4:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on May 2nd & 3rd the closure is from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Ongoing - Selak & Gregory Streets
During this phase of the City's Gregory Street realignment project, road and lane closures are expected to continue. Please be aware of the possible delays along lower Gregory Street when making travel plans. When possible, one or both lanes will remain open and traffic will continue to be moved as per the direction of flaggers.
Selak Street construction is mostly complete, allowing westbound traffic to access City Hall parking and make business deliveries, though Selak Street may also experience intermittent closures. Z Casino parking will be open and accessible from Selak Street.
Ongoing — Lower Main Street
Throughout the year, intermittent lane closures will occur on Lower Main Street in front of the Monarch Casino. Alternating traffic patterns and possible closures will take place during construction, however, access to both the Monarch and Isle parking garages will remain open.
For additional details, please click here for a map.
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