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 will begin in mid-July and continue for six to eight weeks. 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 city is proud to have secured a $261,977 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to fund part of this project. Greeley will use $388,023 from the city's Trail Development Fund to finance the remainder. 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.

About the Poudre River Trail

The Poudre River Trail is a regional, multi-use trail in Northern Colorado, open to pedestrians and cyclists. Eleven miles of the trail extend through Greeley, from Island Grove Regional Park to the Kodak Wildlife Area. The trail allows visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Cache la Poudre River and offers a chance to observe the wildlife native to the region.

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