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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Prospect Road Closure, West of College Avenue at BNSF Railroad Tracks
Where exactly is the closure located?
Prospect Road will be fully closed on either side of the BNSF railroad tracks, between College and Centre Avenue.
See map on back for details.
What is happening on Prospect Road?
Multiple contractors, as well as City of Fort Collins crews, will 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.
When will the closure begin and how long will it last?
Prospect Road will be fully closed beginning Monday, March 4, 2013 for approximately six weeks, weather
permitting.
Can I get to the businesses in the area?
Absolutely! Access to businesses on Prospect within the closure area will be maintained throughout construction.
Signs will be posted to direct drivers to nearby businesses.
How do I get around the closure?
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 will be directed to detour
onto College Avenue, then to use Mulberry or Drake to reach Shields Street, and back to Prospect. See map on back.
Will I be able to walk through the closure area on Prospect?
No. It will be unsafe for pedestrians to cross the closure area on Prospect. Pedestrians will be directed to use Lake
Street or Spring Creek Trail for the duration of the closure.
Will I be able to bike on the Mason Trail?
Cyclists on Mason Trail will be directed to detour onto Spring Creek Trail and Centre Avenue. See map on back.
Can't you leave ANY lanes open?
Prospect Road, at the intersection near the BNSF railroad tracks, is very narrow. With the amount of utility work that
needs to occur in this constrained space, it is not possible to safely close portions of the street and allow traffic to
pass by construction.
Why will this closure last so long (approximately 6 weeks)?
Crews will be working 7 days a week, 12 hours a day (from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) to accomplish all that needs to be done
in Prospect Road as quickly as possible. This extended closure minimizes inconvenience by shortening the time and
duration of construction impacts rather than spreading them out over the year.
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BEGINNING MARCH 4,
PROSPECT ROAD CLOSED AT BNSF RAILROAD TRACKS
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Eastbound traffic on
Prospect Road will be
directed to detour onto
Shields Street, then to
Mulberry or Drake to reach
College Avenue, and back to
Prospect.
Westbound traffic on
Prospect Road will be
directed to detour onto
College Avenue, then to
Mulberry or Drake to reach
Shields Street, and back to
Prospect.
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