Boulder Highway Construction and Henderson’s 2026 Priorities

Boulder Highway is more than 71% complete, and construction is still affecting trips through eastern Henderson. At the October 14 State of the City address, Mayor Michelle Romero said the project remains on schedule for an August 2027 finish.

That timeline matters to drivers, bus riders, nearby businesses and anyone crossing the corridor on foot. The address also outlined Henderson’s priorities for the coming years, including attainable housing, schools, public safety and parks.

Here’s what residents can use now—and what is still in progress.

Boulder Highway: current work and what’s planned

The Reimagine Boulder Highway project covers 7.5 miles between Tulip Falls Drive and Wagonwheel Drive. It combines roadway work with drainage, lighting, safer crossings, bike facilities and center-running bus rapid transit.

At the October address, the mayor reported nearly 20,000 feet of underground storm drains installed, signal upgrades at 17 intersections and nearly 400 new streetlights activated. Center islands are also being built to give pedestrians a place to pause while crossing.

The project schedule lists August 2027, while the FAQ says construction is anticipated through July 2027. The site says its schedule is subject to change. Before traveling, check the latest segment updates; lane access, bus stops and work hours can differ by location.

Henderson’s other priorities, in practical terms

The mayor’s 2026 State of the City address covered several initiatives that could affect household choices and neighborhood services:

• Housing: Romero said Henderson plans more than 1,000 attainable homes over the next four years. The city also finalized an 18-acre land transfer to Ovation for a west Henderson project planned to include more than 300 attainable units. These homes are not all ready to lease or buy; watch for project approvals and application details.
• Schools and early learning: Construction is underway on the city’s second preschool, with completion estimated for early 2027. Nexus, the city’s second authorized charter school, is planned to open in fall 2027.
• Public safety: Romero reported that police vacancies have fallen below 6%, from more than 13% two years earlier. Henderson has also secured grant funding to make its drone-first-response pilot permanent.
• Parks and recreation: The city says 85% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of one of its 77 parks. An adaptive recreation center at Home Park is scheduled to open in early 2027, while Cadence Sports Park is planned to include nearly 100 acres of fields.

These projects are at different stages. A land transfer, construction estimate or planned opening is a milestone—not a guarantee that a home, school program or recreation service is available today.

How to follow changes that affect you

For a commute or visit along Boulder Highway, use the project’s construction updates for segment-level work and bus-stop changes. You can sign up for alerts on its Stay Informed page.

For housing, schools, parks and city services, check the relevant city department or State of the City page for later announcements. Look for confirmed dates, access changes, eligibility rules and application windows that apply to your neighborhood.

As of the October 14, 2026 address, these were projects and goals reported by city officials. Timelines and plans may change.

Henderson’s plans are easiest to understand when you look for the next practical milestone: a confirmed construction schedule, a home’s application date, a school enrollment window or a recreation center’s opening details.

For Boulder Highway, those changes can be immediate. Temporary access and transit arrangements may shift as crews move between segments, even while the broader project aims to improve safety and mobility.

The city’s other priorities will unfold more gradually. Residents can follow the city’s updates and each project’s own notices to see when plans become services people can use.

For now, check the latest official notice before making a trip or planning around a projected opening.