Hello Stakeholders!

Here are project updates for the week of November 10th-14th:

• The pipe crew was off-site Wednesday and Thursday assisting the Water Department with a water main break. They returned Friday, 11/7, to remove the temporary water line and clean up Franklin Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets.
• We are awaiting the landscaping contractor to begin restoring the areas marked for completion.
• The concrete crew will return to replace sections of concrete on 9th Street and Franklin Avenue, and possibly on 10th Street once enough areas are ready for replacement.
• With Veterans Day on Tuesday and our offices closed in observance, we extend our sincere thanks to all veterans and their families for their service. Our contractor and crews may continue working that day at their discretion.
• The pipe crew will continue installing storm pipe along 10th Street west of Franklin Avenue toward Colorado Avenue.

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

Hello Stakeholders!

Here are project updates for the week of November 3rd-7th:

• The pipe crew continued slow and steady progress installing the storm manhole and pipe at the Franklin Avenue and 10th Street intersection. They navigated multiple existing utilities and tight trench box clearances, but successfully completed the work.
• In addition to the storm installation, the crew worked on tying the waterline back in along Franklin Avenue to transition residents off temporary water service.
• Crews are actively cleaning up the work area and removing tripping hazards to help provide a safer environment for Halloween activities.
• The landscaping crew will be mobilizing to complete the remaining yard restorations in the project area.
• We are expecting the concrete crew to return and replace curb, gutter, and sidewalk sections that still require repair.
• The pipe crew will continue installing pipe and inlets on the north side of the Franklin Avenue and 10th Street intersection, and will also begin installing pipe west on 10th Street toward Colorado Avenue.

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

Here are project updates for the week of October 27th-31st:

• Crews successfully installed the 42-inch stormwater pipe and protected the nearby waterline that was exposed along the trench. Both tasks were completed with great care and precision.
• Concrete work on 9th Street was delayed to allow the new pavement additional time to cure and harden before crews return.
• The landscaping crew will be on site Friday, October 24th, and throughout the week of October 27th to clean up and restore the few remaining yards affected by construction.
• The tree contractor will mobilize late next week to trim trees that were damaged during pipe installation. They will also trim ahead of the pipe crew along 10th Street to prepare for upcoming work.

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

Here are project updates for the week:

• Crews successfully completed paving on 9th Street from Roosevelt Avenue to Franklin Avenue, as well as Roosevelt Avenue from north of 8th Street to the alley north of 9th Street.
• The pipe crew returned to the site after addressing an emergency elsewhere and installed a 42-inch storm pipe along Franklin Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets.
• Concrete work will resume on 9th Street to replace remaining sections of curb and gutter that could not be completed before paving. The crew will also remove forms and lumber from inside the inlets while on site.
• The landscaping contractor will be on site to repair lawns and yards that were disturbed during construction on 9th Street
• If work progresses smoothly on Franklin Avenue, the pipe crew will move to 10th Street to begin installing storm pipe there.

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

Here are project updates for the week of October 6th-10th:

• The new waterline has been connected to the existing main and is currently being chlorinated. Crews flushed the line on Friday, October 3rd, and collect water samples for testing. Service will be restored and meters reinstalled between Monday and Wednesday, October 6th-8th.
• Milling on 10th Street was delayed while survey points were being laid out by the project Surveyor.
• Work on the stormwater pipe along Franklin Avenue up to 10th Street is expected to resume Friday, October 3rd, but will more likely begin on Monday, October 6th.
• Crews will finish grading the alley north of 9th Street and complete cleanup work.
• The base crew will begin milling and removing the section of 9th Street scheduled for new asphalt.
• The concrete crew will build the northeast corner radius; including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and the new handicap-accessible ramp.

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

Here are project updates for the week of September 22nd-26th:

• We are pleased to inform the public that work on 8^th Street is complete. The street was reopened on Friday morning, September 19, 2025.
• Crews have completed installing pipe and inlets in the alleyway north of 9th Street. Concrete work is also nearing completion.
• The 9th Street crew will install two additional inlets and piping north along Franklin Avenue, just north of 9th Street.
• Crews have started installing a waterline on 9th Street, moving west from Roosevelt Avenue toward Franklin Avenue. As they progress, they will reconnect water services. Residents will remain on temporary water until the new line is fully installed, tested, and ready for use.

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

Here are project updates for the week of September 15th-19th:

• A new manhole was installed at Franklin Avenue and 9th Street on September 11th. This week, the 9th Street crew will be heading north on Franklin Avenue toward 10^th Street to continue work.
• Crews will be installing storm pipe down the alleyway north of 9^th Street and east of Roosevelt Avenue to address the existing drainage issue.
• Waterline installation is scheduled to begin next week, starting at Roosevelt Avenue and 9th Street, and progressing west toward Franklin Avenue. Waterline materials have already been delivered.
• Concrete crews are finishing inlet and sidewalk work along 8th Street this week in preparation for paving and restriping. The project is scheduled to be completed and reopened to the public by September 19, 2025.

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

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.

City of Loveland, Colorado

MEDIA RELEASE

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.