Here are the project updates for the week (9/1-9/5):

• In observance of Labor Day, no work will occur on Monday, September 1, 2025. Construction will resume Tuesday, September 2nd. Streets will be cleaned and cleared of materials to allow residents safe and convenient travel throughout the holiday weekend.
• Crews installed the last manhole on 8th Street at Duffield Avenue on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This week, the crew is working on installing inlets mid-block and at the end of the run (at Duffield Avenue).
• The 9th Street crew is mid-block with the stormwater pipe installation. They are backfilling, compacting, testing, and placing recycled asphalt above the trench as they continue to move west.
• The crew is also starting the installation of the 9th Street alley storm pipe, which is scheduled to begin on September 2, 2025.
• Concrete crews will be following the inlet crew to complete the tops of the inlets and the sidewalks.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Here are the project updates for the week (8/25-8/29):

• The crew on 8th Street will be installing storm pipe, backfilling, testing, compacting, and placing recycled asphalt before continuing west.
• The crew on 9th Street is at the manhole just west of Roosevelt Avenue installing storm pipe, backfilling, testing, compacting, and placing recycled asphalt before continuing west. Work began Thursday after installing the temporary water line and switching residents off the old main.
• The concrete crew is installing curb and gutter at Roosevelt Avenue and 11th Street (Barnes Place); Harrison Avenue and Barnes Place; Grant Avenue; N. Franklin Avenue; and Colorado Avenue. Curb and gutter will be installed over the existing boxes of the abandoned Barnes Ditch, which no longer carries water. Old inlets are also being removed to prevent water from entering the ditch.
• The paving crew paved the bottom lifts of the trench section on 8th Street this past week. They will complete the top lift after pipe installation down to Duffield Avenue is finished. This includes inlets, curb and gutter, and sidewalk.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Here are the project updates for the week:

• Crews will continue to install pipe west of Douglas Avenue on 8^th Street.
• Concrete work will continue and any items remaining on Phase 3 will be addressed.
• Crews will begin prepping the section of street between Colorado and Douglas Avenues to get ready for the bottom lift of pavement.
• Crews will be working on 9^th Street to set up temporary water lines.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Here are the project updates for the week:

• Crews will continue to install RCP pipe west of Colorado Avenue, on 8th Street.
• Concrete work continues for the inlets, curb and gutter, and sidewalks on 8th Street.
• Crews will be potholing to locate utilities on 9th Street, beginning on August 11th. Crews will be on site to begin construction starting August 13th.
• The contractor will begin clean-up around Garfield Elementary School - this includes street sweeping with a large sweeper during the morning of August 8th. Roadways including the intersection of Colorado Avenue and 8th Street will be reopened to the traveling public, and the signal will be operational as well.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Hello Stakeholders!

Here are the project updates for the week:

• Paving of the top lift on Colorado Avenue from 7th Street to Birkley Court and bottom lift on Franklin Avenue is complete.
• Crews will continue to pour concrete on inlets, sidewalks, curb and gutter on Franklin and Sheridan Avenues.
• Crews will continue to install pipe on 8th Street west of Colorado Avenue, backfilling and compacting as they go.
• Inlets on 8th Street, west of Colorado will be installed.
• Crews will finish paving around Garfield Elementary School prior to the first day of school.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Here are the project updates for the week:

• Crews continue installation of inlets, sidewalks, curb and gutter on Colorado and Franklin Avenues, Birkley Court, and 7th Street.
• Work continues on the roadway preparation at the intersection of 8th Street and Colorado Avenue as well as the Birkley Court and Colorado intersection, and Franklin Avenue.
• Crews will begin pipe installation on 8th Street, from Colorado Avenue moving west to Duffield Avenue.
• Flyers will be mailed to residents on 9th Street and Franklin Avenue (9th Street to 10th Street) for next phase of the project.
• Crews will begin milling 9th Street the week of August 4th.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Here are the project updates for the week (7/21-7/25):

• Crews will continue to install stormwater pipe on Franklin Avenue from 7^th Street to 8^th Street, including inlets.
• New inlets and new curb and gutter tie-ins will occur at Birkley Court and Colorado Avenue as well as at the intersection of 8th Street and Colorado Avenue.
• Road milling on Colorado Avenue from 7^th to 8^th Streets will be completed ahead of paving.
• Crews will also mill west, on 8^th Street from Colorado to Duffield Avenues to prep for future pipe work.

City of Loveland, Colorado

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CONTACT: Illianna Milldrum, Communication and Engagement Specialist,

970-962-2608, Illianna.Milldrum@cityofloveland.org

Garfield-Harrison will begin its final phase of work starting in August

LOVELAND, Colo. – July 16, 2025 – The City of Loveland continues to make significant improvements to stormwater infrastructure for the Garfield-Harrison project. Phase 3 will be completed in August, and the project will enter into Phase 4. To complete this critical work, 8th Street will be fully closed from west of Colorado Avenue to Duffield Court throughout the remainder of Phase 3 and Phase 4 this year.

Phase 4 will continue in 2026 by jumping north on 9th and 10th Streets, with a planned timeline extending to the end of 2026. Working hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Phase 3:

• Currently, the project is in Phase 3 and will conclude this work in August. Phase 3 includes a closure at the intersection of 8th Street and Colorado Avenue, Colorado between West 9th and 7th Street, as well as West 7th Street between Colorado Avenue and Franklin Avenue.

Phase 4 (Fall 2025):

• Will include a closure on 8th Street from Duffield Court to Colorado Avenue and on 9^th Street between Roosevelt and Franklin Avenues to 9^th Street.

Phase 4 (2026):

• Work will continue in 2026 with a closure of 10^th Street from Ferguson Court to Harrison Avenue and North Roosevelt Avenue to 11^th Street and McKinley Court.

Recommended detour routes for Phase 4 (Fall 2025) and Phase 4 (2026):

• During Phase 4 (Fall 2025), commuters will use West 10th Street, Garfield Avenue, North Taft Avenue or West 4th Street.
• During Phase 4 (2026), commuters will use North Taft Avenue, West 8th Street or Garfield Avenue.

Detour map for Phase 4 (Fall 2025)

Detour map for Phase 4 (2026)

The project is anticipated to be fully completed by the end of 2026, weather permitting. Project updates can be found at letstalkloveland.org/garfieldharrisonproject. Residents who wish to contact the project team can call 970-716-5155 or email garfieldharrisonstormdrain@gmail.com.

About the Project

The Garfield-Harrison Project is a large-scale master planned stormwater project that began in January 2022. The four-phase project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026. The project addresses the multiple drainage problems caused by aging and undersized infrastructure in the west part of downtown Loveland. Partnering with the City’s Water and Wastewater divisions, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program and Stormwater Engineering, the project also includes new waterline, sanitary sewer, street resurfacing, and various concrete repairs that will improve ADA accessibility.

The four-year, four phase capital project has completed the following improvements to date:

• Installed over 9,650 feet of various-sized stormwater pipes, including 3,100 feet of 54-inch concrete stormwater pipes.
• Installed over 54 manholes and 52 inlets.
• Over 7,000 feet of new waterline installed.
• Completely re-built 1st Street from Garfield Avenue west to the Big Thompson River.
• Once Stormwater improvements were completed, all of 1st Street and Sheridan Avenue within the project area were repaved to meet LCUASS (Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards) requirements.

Project Funding

The project is funded through the Stormwater and Water Enterprise Funds. Enterprise funds are dedicated funds supported by user fees in the monthly utility bill. Similar to a business, user fees fund the operation, maintenance, administration, and capital improvement projects required to provide the service.

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Hello Stakeholders,

As June 4, the intersection at 8th Street and Colorado Avenue is closed. Additionally, crews begin milling operations from the intersection to Douglas Avenue starting Friday, June 6, to begin the installation of stormwater pipes for Phase 3. During this time, local traffic will be rerouted to 10th and 5th Streets to bypass the closures on Colorado Avenue. However, we residential access will be maintained while this work is completed.

Throughout Phase 3, the intersection will be closed until mid-August. This work will finish Phase 3 and begin the preliminary work for Phase 4. Work activities are Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., weather permitting.

Phase 4 of the Garfield-Harrison project is still on schedule to be completed by the end of 2026. Below is a map illustrating Phase 3 and 4.

The team appreciates your patience and support while addressing these critical infrastructure improvements.

City of Loveland, Colorado

MEDIA RELEASE

CONTACTS: Illianna Milldrum, Communication and Engagement Specialist, 970-962-2608, Illianna.Milldrum@cityofloveland.org

Phase 3 of the Garfield-Harrison project begins August 12

LOVELAND, Colo. – August 8, 2024 – The City of Loveland’s Stormwater Engineering division will begin Phase 3 of the Garfield-Harrison Storm Drainage project on Monday, August 12. Phase 3 will begin along Roosevelt Avenue north of W. 5th Street to W. 9th Street and then move west to 7th Street. Phase 3 is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025.

The project will entail:

• Milling operations on Roosevelt Avenue between 5th and 7th streets. This is to prepare the location for excavation to install the new storm sewer pipe. Street milling is used in road construction and maintenance to remove the top layer of an existing pavement surface. The project will include five work zones for Phase 3 beginning August 12, 2024, through fall 2025:
  • Zone 1 - Roosevelt Avenue between 5th Street and 7th Street, estimated to be completed by early 2025.
  • Zone 2 - 8th Street to Harrison Avenue, estimated to be completed by early spring 2025.
  • Zone 3 - 7th Street between Franklin Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue, estimated to be completed by early summer 2025.
  • Zone 4 - Colorado Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street and Franklin Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street, is estimated to be completed by late summer 2025.
  • Zone 5 - 8th Street between Duffield Avenue and Colorado Avenue, estimated to be completed by fall 2025.

A large diameter storm sewer pipe will be installed on N. Roosevelt Avenue to W. 9th Street and then a smaller diameter lateral west on W. 7^th Street to Colorado Avenue. Additionally, the project will include adding a new waterline on N. Roosevelt Avenue between W. 5th Street to W. 8th Street. Under the five work zones, there will be road closures in blocked segments to install the new water and stormwater pipelines. The road closures will follow the timeline of the work zones.

Upcoming Traffic Impacts

The Stormwater Engineering division’s contractor, Connell Resources, will begin the first road closure at W. 5^th Street and continue to W. 7^th Street. During construction, local access will always be maintained, as well as local deliveries and services. During this project, residents will experience construction noise and disruptions near their homes. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to direct residents while this work is performed. Typical working hours will be Monday through Friday from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night and weekend work will be occasional and announced in advance.

Project Contact and Weekly Updates
To follow the project’s progress and receive notices of upcoming work, residents may contact the following communication resources:

• Email: garfieldharrisonstormdrain@gmail.com
• Call the project hotline at 970-716-5155
• Visit the project page at letstalkloveland.org/garfieldharrisonproject

Additionally, residents can receive project updates by subscribing to the email list in the “Stay Informed” section of the project page.

About the Project

The Garfield-Harrison Project is a large-scale master planned stormwater project that began in January 2022. The four-phase project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026. The project addresses the multiple drainage problems caused by aging infrastructure in the west part of downtown Loveland. Partnering with the City’s Water and Wastewater divisions, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program and Stormwater Engineering, the project will include new waterline, sanitary sewer, street resurfacing, and various concrete repairs that will improve ADA accessibility.

Project Funding

The project is funded through the Stormwater and Water Enterprise Fund. Enterprise funds are dedicated funds supported by user fees in the monthly utility bill. Similar to a business, user fees fund the operation, maintenance, administration, and capital improvement projects required to provide the service.