Poudre River Trail Section to Close for Reconstruction Amid River Erosion

A grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will aid the project

GREELEY, Colo. - A one-mile section of the Poudre River Trail in Greeley known as the Duran section, from 59th Avenue to 71st Avenue, will close for trail reconstruction and riverbank stabilization. Since there is no available detour, this closure will impact trail users.

Work was originally scheduled for mid-July and postponed due to the contractor's schedule. Construction and the trail closure are set to begin on October 10 and continue for six to eight weeks. Signage will be on the trail to remind trail users of the closure.

The trail will be open west of 71st Avenue and east of 59th Avenue. In addition, the Sheep Draw Trail will be open and is accessible via the Poudre Trail at 59th Avenue and F Street. Residents can check COTREX for updates related to the project and follow the city's social media channels for trail re-opening news.

Along with many others, this section of trail was built very close to the river and is prone to flooding and erosion. Reconstruction will move the trail further from the river, keeping trail users safe while stabilizing the riverbank. The total project cost will be $604,149. The city is proud to have secured a $261,977 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to fund part of this project, with the remaining $342,172 coming from City of Greeley and Weld County. Contractor L4 Construction will perform the work.

For more information on this project and Greeley's natural areas and trails, visit greeleygov.com/natural-areas.

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