C25-0638 Commission Decision Deeming Application Complete and Granting Application

A. The Commission Orders That: 1. The Application (Application) filed by the City and County of Denver (Denver) on July 8, 2025, for an order authorizing installation of a southbound queue cutter signal, replacement of concrete panels, reconstruction and resurfacing of the roadway, replacement and relocation of railroad signal house, relocation of powerline underground including a new railroad power drop, installation of sidewalks on all quadrants of the railroad crossing including advance warning signages and striping, and replacement of gates and flashers with the addition of sidelights for drives on both sides of the railroad crossing of the tracks owned by BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), at railroad milepost 0.691, National Inventory No. 245283D, Powder River Division, Jersey Cutoff Denver Subdivision and Branch, Denver, State of Colorado was deemed complete within the meaning of 40-6-109.5, C.R.S., on August 26, 2025, and is granted. 2. Denver is authorized and ordered to proceed with the proposed changes at the crossing. 3. Denver shall file a copy of the signed Construction and Maintenance Agreement with BNSF for this project by September 17, 2025, prior to starting work at the crossing. 4. Denver is required to inform the Commission in writing that the work is complete within ten days after completion. We shall expect this letter by January 30, 2027. However, we understand this letter may be provided earlier or later than this date depending on changes or delays to the construction schedule. 5. BNSF will be required to update the US DOT Crossing Inventory Form for the crossing. This form will need to be filed in this proceeding by BNSF by January 30, 2027.6. The 20-day period provided for in 40-6-114, C.R.S., within which to file an Application for Rehearing, Reargument, or Reconsideration, begins on the first day following the effective date of this Decision. 7. The Commission retains jurisdiction to enter further decisions as necessary. 8. This Decision is effective upon its Issued Date.