Prepare For Prospect Road Closure Starting March 4th In Fort Collins

If you regular travel on Prospect Road in Fort Collins, you might want to start planning your alternate routes. Starting March 4, Prospect will be fully closed on either side of the BNSF railroad tracks, between College Avenue  and Centre Avenue  and the closure is scheduled to last 6 weeks.

Why the big shutdown?

From the City Of Fort Collins:

Beginning March 4, Prospect Road will be fully closed on either side of the BNSF railroad tracks, between College and Centre Avenue, for approximately 6 weeks as multiple contractors, as well as City of Fort Collins crews, update nearly every aspect of the City’s infrastructure during construction of the MAX bus rapid transit system. New water lines, sewer pipes and electric conduits need to be relocated along the MAX route. Following the underground work, a new concrete roadway, curb & gutter, and sidewalks will be installed as part of the new pedestrian-friendly MAX transit system.
Access to businesses on Prospect within the closure area will be maintained throughout construction. Signs will be posted to direct drivers to nearby businesses. Eastbound traffic on Prospect Road will be directed to detour onto Shields Street, then to use Mulberry Street or Drake Road to reach College Avenue, and back to Prospect. Westbound traffic on Prospect Road will be directed to detour onto College Avenue, then to use Laurel or Drake to reach Shields Street, and back to Prospect. Pedestrians will be detoured to Lake Street or the Spring Creek Trail. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Get more info from the city.

Let's hope none of the "unforeseen construction obstacles or extreme weather" come to fruition and make this closure last any longer than it needs to!