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Mountain Avenue Waterline Replacement Continues

Posted on: Jul-01-2015

The second stage of a two-year project to replace aging infrastructure in a historic neighborhood starts next week. Fort Collins Utilities’ contractor, Connell Resources, Inc., will begin construction Monday, July 6, on the north side of Mountain Avenue. Replacing two 100-year-old, 4-inch cast iron water pipes will increase fire protection and system reliability in the neighborhood.

The westbound lane of Mountain Avenue from Loomis to Shields Streets will be closed to all traffic. Construction will be complete on the south side of Mountain Avenue and the eastbound lane will be open. The project is scheduled to take 6-8 weeks.

Crews used a trenchless technology that limits the need for excavation in the eastbound lane and will use directional drilling on the north side of the road. When water services are reconnected to the new main, excavation will occur between the sidewalk and curb and gutter.

Phase 1 of the Mountain Avenue Waterline Replacement project, from Grant Avenue to Shields Street, should be completed by mid-August. Phase 2, from Shields Street to Grandview Cemetery, will occur in the summer of 2016.

Safety for residents, commuters, bike riders, pedestrians and work crews is a priority. Barricades and fences will be used to clearly mark areas of excavation. For safety purposes, stay away from these areas and follow all signage instructions.

Periodic project updates will be posted on http://NextDoor.com and https://www.fcgov.com/mountain-waterline . For more information, contact Project Manager Matt Fater at 970-416-2146, mfater@fcgov.com or TDD 970-224-6003.



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