It’s happening again, Denver transit riders.

Beginning Sunday, Regional Transportation District light rail trains are no longer traveling through Denver’s central business district. At least until late November.

RTD is ready to embark on the second phase of its $152 million downtown rail reconstruction project. Reconstruction aims to replace the aging light rail track.

Last year, RTD focused on reconstruction at five downtown intersections, causing road closures and light rail detours. This year, crews are replacing the 30-year-old track north of the Colfax at Auraria station along Kalamath Street near Colfax Avenue.

Construction work begins Tuesday after Labor Day. Light rail closures and detours began Sunday due to the beginning of the week protocols. Closures are anticipated to last

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