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‍The Northwest Parkway is a 75-mile per hour public toll road that connects E-470 in the east, at I-25 (north of 144th Ave), with U.S. 36, in the west.

History of Northwest Parkway
Commitment to Performance
Careers
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Connection

Northwest Parkway connects with other tolled and non-tolled highways, including E-470, I-25, U.S. 36, and U.S. 287. Our road provides convenient access to residential and employment centers within the northwestern metropolitan area such as The Flatirons shopping area, Boulder, and the Denver International Airport (DEN).

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Public road

The Parkway is a public road and is
100% privately funded.

No federal funds or tax dollars were used to construct or maintain the Northwest Parkway.

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Safe and Fast

We invite you to try our road and compare how safe, fast, and well maintained it is compared to the alternate routes. We look forward to serving you for many years.
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Thank you for driving the Northwest Parkway.

The Northwest Parkway has:

  • 23 structures
  • 3 major interchanges
  • 4 ramp toll plazas
  • 1 mainline toll plaza connected to an administration building
  • 3-acre maintenance facility

1999

On July 1999 the Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority (the “Authority”) was formed with the purpose of building an authority financed highway linking E-470/I-25 to US 36, without resourcing to taxpayer money.

The Authority is comprised of two member jurisdictions, the City and County of Broomfield and the City of Lafayette. Ex-officio members are the Jefferson County, City of Arvada, Regional Transportation District (RTD), Interlocken Metropolitan District, and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

2001

Construction of the Parkway commenced in June 2001, under a design/build contract by the Authority. The Parkway opened to traffic on November 24, 2003, and toll collection commenced on January 1, 2004.

2007

On November 21, 2007, the Northwest Parkway LLC (the “Concessionaire”), entered into a 99- years concession and lease agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Parkway from the Authority. To learn more about the Concession Lease click here.

2010

On January 1, 2010, the Parkway converted to a free-flow tolling system, meaning you no longer have to stop to pay your tolls when you travel, thus increasing convenience and safety.

2017

On March 9, 2017, a Consortium formed by three infra-structure funds completed the acquisition of 100% of the Concessionaire Northwest Parkway LLC and its Operating Company Go-Pass Mobility Services LLC from former shareholder Brisa.

2024

On April 18, 2024, Vinci Highways completed the acquisition of 100% of the Concessionaire Northwest Parkway LLC and its Operating Company Go-Pass Mobility Services LLC from the former infra-structure consortium shareholder. More info about the new shareholders can be found here.

Commitment to Performance

Northwest Parkway is committed to offset its carbon footprint and getting closer to a future of Sustainable and Responsible Transportation.

Sustainability

Toward Sustainable Mobility

Northwest Parkway is reducing its carbon footprint and advancing toward a greener, more responsible transportation future.

Sustainability

Pioneering Green Roads

For the first time, a road actively offsets its carbon footprint—setting a new standard for sustainable and responsible transportation.

Sustainability

Investing in Solar Power

In 2010, NWP partnered with Soltura Energy Capital to install 7 solar systems along the road, providing a total of 62 kW in power capacity.

911

For emergencies

on the Northwest Parkway.

303-419-1165

from 5 am to 9 pm MST

For vehicle assistance while on the Northwest Parkway.

Safety

CDOT

Aimed at reducing traffic accidents, including campaigns for seat belt use, impaired driving prevention, and distracted driving awareness.

Safety

NHTSA

Works to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce road traffic crashes.

Safety

FHWA

promotes road safety through research, guidelines, and programs to reduce crashes and improve infrastructure.

Careers

Joining the Northwest Parkway means becoming a positive mobility maker — an employee who helps to connect our operations with our local community. We look forward to recieving your application! inquire@nwpky.com

The Northwest Parkway is a nine mile-long toll road that is a part of the Colorado highway system, connecting E-470 at I-25 with US36 in the north Denver area. Constructed and maintained entirely with private funds, the highway opened in 2003 and was acquired by VINCI Highways in 2024.