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

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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