Town of New Castle, CO Government

06/08/2026

CDOT met with the crane crews and they have the opportunity to expedite the pedestrian bridge set.

As a result, CDOT plans on performing the pedestrian bridge set on Monday, June 8th. This will result in a single, hour long hold between 11AM and 4PM.

The girder sets will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday so please continue to plan on one hour holds throughout these days as well.

We apologize for the short notice and are very appreciative of your patience.

06/02/2026

Elk Creek Bridge Project Update - Traffic Impacts Expected

June 9-10 from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Crews are scheduled to install the Elk Creek Bridge girders and pedestrian bridge on June 9–10 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This work will require temporary daytime traffic holds of up to one hour on US Highway 6 near the Elk Creek Bridge site.

Over the two-day period, crews will place seven bridge girders and one pedestrian bridge, with each installation requiring a traffic hold. Emergency responders will be allowed through when necessary.

Due to the size of the girders, more than 120 feet long and weighing approximately 59 tons, specialized trucks will stage temporarily in the downtown median during installation, potentially extending across multiple blocks. The pedestrian bridge, weighing 17 tons, will be lifted into place by crane.

This complex operation will require two 240-ton cranes, and we appreciate the community’s patience as this important project milestone moves forward.

06/02/2026

Want to help shape one of the most awesome small towns around? The Town of New Castle is looking for a full-time Building Inspector to join our team! Click the link below to apply!

TOWN OF NEW CASTLE Job Description Job Title: Building Inspector   Reports To: Building Official                                               Revised: 2/20/25                                                ...

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Today, members of the New Castle Police Department attended the Peace Officers Memorial ceremony at Grand River Hospital to honor and remember the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

Chief Curry had the honor of delivering a speech along with others, during the ceremony, reflecting on the dedication, courage, and commitment of peace officers and the importance of never forgetting those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

We are grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside fellow agencies, families, and community members in remembrance and support. 💙🖤

04/24/2026

Town Council Vacancy Now Accepting Letters of Interest

The Town of New Castle is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on Town Council. Applicants must have been a New Castle resident for at least one year and be a registered voter.

Letters of interest will be accepted through the close of business on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Please submit your letter by email to [email protected] or drop it off at Town Hall

04/23/2026

Tuesday night we celebrated the retirement of Mayor Art Riddile and Councilman Bruce Leland. Thank you to everyone who attended, including the Garfield County Commissioners, John Martin, and our Town Council. After 20 years of dedicated service, they leave behind a strong town and a lasting legacy.

04/20/2026

Join Town Council on Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 PM at the New Castle Community Center as we celebrate 20 years of dedicated public service by Mayor Art Riddile and Councilman Bruce Leland. Light hors d’oeuvres will be serve. Come help us honor their contributions!

04/20/2026

04/14/2026

*****PLEASE ADVISE*****

US 6 Elk Creek Bridge Replacement

Week of April 14-17, 2026

TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Due to the unfortunate incident with the drill rig that occurred on Monday, April 13, a crane will be set up tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15 to work on recovery of the equipment. The project team will begin this work at 7 a.m. tomorrow. Motorists should expect a 15-20 minute delay as the traffic will be reduced to one-lane, alternating traffic over the existing detour. It’s important to note that no one was injured in the incident and that no fuel was spilled into Elk Creek.

Our team understands the impact to the school traffic in the morning and appreciates your patience and understanding around this operation. Interstate 70 remains an option as a viable detour.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

The project has working time restrictions to accommodate commuter and school traffic. The team will not implement lane closures from 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

One lane alternating traffic over the detour.

To connect to the project:

Project information hotline: 970-505-7311

Project email: US6ElkCreekBridge@gmail

Project Description

The project consists of replacing the US 6 Elk Creek Bridge structure over Elk Creek on the west end of town at Mile Point 105.8. A detour will be constructed that will use the existing truss bridge relocated to the south of the existing location so traffic will remain in a two lane configuration while the new bridge structure is being built. Work on this project will also relocate utilities, build retaining walls, shore up the banks of Elk Creek with riprap, guardrail, erosion control and striping.

The new bridge structure is designed to be a full size, highway rated structure to support commercial vehicle loads and accommodate traffic that often utilizes this stretch of US 6 as an alternate route in the event of an Interstate 70 closure. There will also be a detached pedestrian bridge built on the north side of the new bridge.

In the interest of pedestrian safety, when work commences in November, all pedestrian access will be closed at the bridge. The identified alternate route for pedestrians is north 7th Street to the pedestrian bridge at Rollie Gordon Park.

In early Spring, the team will implement a full three to four day closure of US 6 at Mile Point 105.8 to slide the existing bridge into the detour alignment. The team is planning to coordinate this closure to have minimal impacts by beginning on a Thursday evening through a Sunday evening to accommodate commuter and school traffic.