North Taft Avenue Water and Storm Improvements Project

The US 34 and Taft Avenue Intersection Improvement Project recently concluded successfully, enhancing traffic flow, reducing congestion and making one of Loveland’s busiest intersections safer and easier to travel for all users. Improvements included new bike lanes, wider sidewalks and ADA-compliant features that improve safety and accessibility for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike.

The next phase of improvements will focus on Taft Avenue between 18th and 29th streets. Construction is anticipated to begin in December 2025 and be completed by early June 2026. Crews will replace aging waterlines and stormwater infrastructure to improve service reliability, increase system capacity and reduce neighborhood flooding during heavy rain events. This phase also includes intersection upgrades at Taft Avenue and 29th Street to support smoother traffic operations and enhance long-term safety.

These improvements reflect Loveland’s continued commitment to safe, reliable infrastructure and high-quality service for the community.

Scope of Work

Waterline Replacement

To ensure reliable water service, the City plans to install a new 16-inch waterline along N. Taft Avenue, replacing the aging 12-inch cast iron line from just north of 18th Street through West 29th Street. This upgrade will maintain system-wide water pressures, improve long-term reliability and reduce disruptions from waterline breaks.

Stormwater Improvements

Stormwater improvements will be completed in parallel with the waterline work. The stormwater utility will replace pipes, create new outlets to Lake Loveland for improved storm protection and reinforce the west banks of the lake to stabilize infrastructure and prevent erosion.

Construction Impacts

Traffic & Access

During construction, traffic control measures will be in place to maintain safe travel through the area. Both northbound and southbound lanes of North Taft Avenue north of 18th Street through 29th Street will be periodically closed or lanes restricted to northbound traffic, but local access to residences and for business deliveries and customers will be maintained.

Schedule

Work will begin with waterline replacement at the North Taft Avenue and West 29th Street intersection, followed by installation of the new line from just north of West 18th Street to West 29th Street. For the most part, work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There may be occasional Saturday work.

Pedestrian Safety

For everyone’s safety, temporary construction fencing will be installed around open trenches. Pedestrians are encouraged to use caution and maintain a safe distance from construction activities at all times, both during and after working hours.

Service Interruptions

Following construction, testing and disinfection of the new water line, periodic service interruptions will be necessary to some generally along Taft Avenue as existing water connections are tied into the new system. The City will provide at least 48 hours’ notice to residents prior to any planned water outage.