Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (December 22 – December 23):

• 1st and 2nd lifts of asphalt and temporary edges of asphalt have been completed
  • Top lift will be poured in spring 2026
• Temporary striping layout has been marked
• Concrete sidewalk and driveway pouring continues

Looking ahead (weather dependent):

• Temporary striping will occur
• Sidewalk pouring will continue
• Madison Avenue is projected to open by Tuesday, Dec. 23, weather permitting. A press release and public announcement will be shared on Monday with more detailed information.

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Temporary striping is laid out on Madison Avenue. Semi-final striping will occur next week.

Sidewalk concrete paving near 29th Street facing south. Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (December 15 – December 19):

• Concrete pouring for Curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveways continues
• 1^st and 2^nd lifts of asphalt are being paved
• Grading continues for sidewalks

Looking ahead (weather dependent):

• Asphalt paving will continue
• Temporary roadway striping may be completed
  • Temporary striping layout will not be final striping layout
• Concrete sidewalk and grading pouring will continue
• If weather conditions stay optimal, we are preparing to complete this work with the intention of opening the road by Friday, Dec. 19. Announcement of the road opening will be shared prior to the opening.

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Overlooking Madison Avenue with the first run of new asphalt and new curb and gutter.

Adding the second lift of asphalt south of Seven Lakes, tack coat is applied between lifts.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (December 8 – December 12):

• Curb and gutter pouring continues
• Concrete hand forming continues
• Driveway pouring continues

Looking ahead (Weather dependent):

• Driveways will continue being poured
• Asphalt paving will begin
• Sidewalk pouring will begin
• Grading will continue
• As inclement weather approaches, it may dictate work activity and scheduling.

Monroe Avenue Bridge Replacement over Dry Creek Project:

• Larimer County has closed the Monroe Avenue bridge to begin the Monroe Avenue Bridge Replacement over Dry Creek Project. The County anticipates the bridge being closed until summer 2026. To learn more about the County's project, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/engineering/project-status-reports/project-no-341-monroe-avenue-bridge-replacement-over-dry-creek.

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Crews pour concrete at the entrance of a residential home. The driveways will support the new sidewalk connectivity on the westside of Madison Avenue.

Continuation of new curb and gutter on Madison Avenue.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (December 1 – December 5):

• Crews continued with curb and gutter concrete pouring, as well as hand forming on Madison Avenue.
• Residential driveway pouring began.
• Holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day and the Day After Thanksgiving:
  • Work operations will resume on Monday, Dec. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Looking ahead (Weather dependent):

• Operations to complete the concrete curb, gutter and driveways will continue to be poured along Madison Avenue.
• Bottom lift of asphalt may begin, weather depending.
• As asphalt operations begin, we ask community members to stay clear of the active construction zone. Heavy equipment will increase onsite as crews install asphalt on the road.
• If snowfall is expected, operations may temporarily stall production until snowfall clears.

Upcoming Closure of Monroe Bridge:

• Larimer County has started their bridge project and anticipates closing the bridge starting Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
• To follow along with the project, visit https://www.larimer.gov/engineering/project-status-reports/project-no-341-monroe-avenue-bridge-replacement-over-dry-creek.

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

To protect and preserve the new curb and gutter at the Seven Lakes entrance, blankets are placed over the concrete.

New curb and gutter placed on the west side of Madison Avenue.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (November 24 – November 26):

• Base was laid for the roadway
• Concrete string lining was completed in areas
• Concrete curb and gutter work started
• Concrete hand forming and pouring started in areas

Looking ahead:

• Curb and gutter will continue to be poured
• Concrete hand forming and pouring will continue
• Driveways may begin being poured

Important Update: Upcoming Closure of Monroe Bridge

• Larimer County has started their bridge project
• The county anticipates closing the bridge starting Monday, December 1, 2025.
• To follow this project, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/engineering/project-status-reports/project-no-341-monroe-avenue-bridge-replacement-over-dry-creek

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Forming curb and gutter near the Seven Lakes entrance off of Madison Avenue

Curb installation off of Madison Avenue near the Seven Lakes entrance facing north.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (November 17 – November 21):

• Cement treatment of the subgrade on Madison Avenue has been completed
• The base was laid for curb and gutter

Looking ahead:

• Base will be laid for Madison Avenue's roadway
• Stringline of concrete will be completed
• Concrete curb and gutter will be poured by the equipment
• Concrete hand form and pour will be completed in some areas

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Cement subgrade application on Madison Avenue

Cement compaction on Madison Avenue

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (November 10 – November 14):

• The final stormwater culvert was completed
• Roadway fill and grading are continuing
• Asphalt has been removed near 29th Street
• Concrete has been removed near along the project
• Subgrade preparation has been completed

Looking ahead:

• Cement treatment of subgrade will be completed
  • This will save money and time instead of exchanging soil
  • While we're completing this treatment, dust clouds are likely to occur and we encourage neighbors in the surrounding area to keep their windows, garages and doors closed until the end of the week. If questions arise, please call the project hotline at 970-962-3669.
• Road base will be laid
• Road base will be graded in preparation of asphalt placement

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Final culvert installation on Madison Avenue

Asphalt removal near 29th Street and Madison Avenue

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (November 3 – November 7):

• One stormwater culvert was completed
• Stormwater inlets were formed and poured
• Sanitary sewer upgrades were completed

Looking ahead:

• One final stormwater culvert will be placed
• Roadway fill and grading will continue On Madison Avenue
• Asphalt will be removed near 29th Street
• Concrete will be removed near 29th Street
• Preparation will continue for cement treatment of subgrade

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Stormwater lid installation placement

Sanitary sewer excavation on Madison Avenue

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org(External link). Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (October 27 – October 31):

• Stormwater installation has continued up towards Seven Lakes Drive
• Comcast has relocated their lines
• Utility poles have been removed

Looking ahead:

• Stormwater culverts will be placed
• Stormwater inlets will be formed and poured
• Sanitary sewer upgrades will be completed

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

Stormwater manhole placement on Madison Avenue

Stormwater inlet tie-in on Madison Avenue

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!

Hello, Loveland!

Here’s this week’s update from the Madison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, along with a look ahead at what’s planned for next week (October 20 – October 24):

• Stormwater installation has continued near Hem Fir
• Power vault at 29th Street and Madison Avenue has been relocated

Looking ahead:

• Stormwater installation will continue northward
• Comcast will continue relocating lines
• Utility poles will begin being removed

Please refer to the photos below for a visual update of progress.

New utility vault being placed on 29th Street and Madison Avenue.

Stormwater infrastructure being installed near Hem Fir on Madison Avenue.

Weather permitting, work activities are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To contact the project team, call 970-962-3669 or email PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org. Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!