By North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Shields Street, Mulberry Street, and the College-Harmony intersection will see closures beginning July 6
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Several major road construction projects will affect travel across Fort Collins throughout July, with lane closures, directional road closures, and a full street shutdown planned as the City of Fort Collins completes roadway improvements, utility work, and bicycle infrastructure upgrades.
Most projects begin Monday, July 6, and city officials are encouraging drivers to allow extra travel time, follow posted detours, and consider alternate routes.
Shields Street: Lane Shifts, Then Full Closure
The largest project will impact South Shields Street between West Mountain Avenue and West Mulberry Street through July 31.
From July 6-19, motorists should expect lane shifts while crews prepare the corridor for construction.
Beginning July 20, Shields Street will be fully closed between Mountain and Mulberry through July 31 as crews complete underground utility work for the Oak Street Stormwater Improvements Project and install new protected bike lanes.
During the closure:
- Residents north of West Olive Street will access homes from West Oak Street.
- Residents south of West Olive Street will access homes from West Magnolia Street.
Drivers should use Taft Hill Road or College Avenue as alternate north-south routes whenever possible.
Mulberry Street Repaving
The City will also repave East Mulberry Street between South College Avenue and Riverside Avenue, which will require directional closures for two weeks.
The work will occur in two phases:
- July 6-10: Westbound Mulberry closed between Riverside and College.
- July 13-17: Eastbound Mulberry closed between College and Riverside.
Drivers are encouraged to use Prospect Road or Riverside Avenue to bypass the work zone. Access to businesses along the corridor will remain open.
College and Harmony Turn Lane Closures
Concrete repairs will temporarily affect one of Fort Collins’ busiest intersections beginning July 6.
The project, expected to last five to seven days, will close:
- The turn lane from northbound College Avenue to eastbound Harmony Road.
- The turn lane from eastbound Harmony Road to southbound College Avenue.
All other movements through the intersection will remain open, and business access will be maintained.
Construction Hours
Most projects are scheduled during weekday daytime hours, although crews may work evenings or weekends to accelerate completion.
- Shields Street and College/Harmony repairs: Generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Mulberry repaving: Generally Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City officials advise motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to watch for changing traffic patterns, obey work-zone signage, and expect periodic delays throughout the month.
Current traffic impacts and construction updates are available at fcgov.com/TrafficImpacts. Information about the City’s Street Maintenance Program is available at fcgov.com/SMP.
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Source: City of Fort Collins