Improving our infrastructure to ensure access to high-quality, reliable water for generations
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District serves over 60,000 customers spanning approximately 60 square miles across parts of Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor and Larimer County. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to our mission of providing high-quality, secure, reliable, and affordable water. To ensure that we are well-positioned to meet the water needs of current and future customers for generations to come, the District has developed a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as part of our long-range master planning strategy.
The CIP includes a variety of construction projects such as the installation of new pipelines, maintenance and repair of water infrastructure such as pipelines and pump stations, and the construction of new storage facilities. These projects are crucial for ensuring access to clean and safe water, improving water infrastructure and meeting growing demands.
We understand these projects can be an inconvenience. Please know our team is working diligently to complete projects quickly and efficiently to minimize the impact. This page is designed to provide customers and our community with information on current and upcoming projects within the District. If you have any questions or concerns about a project please contact our office at (970) 226-3104 or send us a message through our contact form.
Current Projects and Improvements
Zone 5 Traffic Phasing
The concept traffic phasing exhibits are preliminary in nature and provided for information only. Dates, detours, closures, etc. are subject to change based on weather, permit approvals, and construction production.
Zone 5 Project – Phase 2
June – December 2024
The Zone 5 Project is a multi-phase project stretching approximately 8 miles across the City of Fort Collins. Existing FCLWD infrastructure is undersized for current and future flow needs, resulting in dependence on pump stations and alternative water delivery sources. The Zone 5 project will increase hydraulic capacity and improve overall system performance and reliability. The completion of this project is critical to continue to deliver reliable and affordable water to our customers. During phase 2 of the project we will be installing a 24″ water line along Horsetooth Rd. from Manhattan Ave. to Taft Hill Rd.
It is not expected that water services will be interrupted as part of construction. If an interruption is necessary, residents will be notified via a door hanger 24 hours in advance.
During the project, the following areas will be impacted with roadway restrictions, detours and closures. Please follow all crew instructions and signage and be prepared to use detour routes, park on adjacent streets and allow additional time for commuting.
- Shields Bore | June – July 2024
- Pleasant Valley Canal Bore | June 2024
- Horsetooth Rd. at Manhattan Ave. | July 2024
- Southern westbound lane from Manhattan Ave. to Shields St. | July – Sept. 2024
- Northern eastbound lane from Shields St. to Taft Hill Rd. | Sept. – Dec. 2024
Please Note: dates are estimates based on favorable weather conditions and are subject to change.
For questions about the Zone 5 Project, please contact Linsey Chalfant at lchalfant@fclwd.com or 970.226.3104 ext. 108
Zone 5 Project – Future Phases
The future phases for Zone 5 are still under design and subject to change. The project will be completed in multiple phases over several years and conceptual alignments are shown in the graphic to the left.
Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Western Backbone – Phase 2
July – December 2024
The Western Backbone Transmission Pipeline Project is part of the District’s ongoing system improvements. This project will replace four miles of undersized transmission mains along the western edge of the district’s service area. It also will increase hydraulic capacity and improve overall system performance. This is the second phase of the multi-phase project designed to ensure access to high-quality, reliable water for generations to come. The first phase was completed in 2023. The remaining phases will be constructed in subsequent years. Phase 2 of the Western Backbone Pipeline Project will be constructed from July through December 2024. Work will primarily take place near the intersections of Prospect Road/Cedarwood Drive and Overland Trail/Pleasant Valley Road.
It is not expected that water services will be interrupted as part of construction. If an interruption is necessary, residents will be notified via a door hanger 24 hours in advance.
During the project, the following areas will be impacted with roadway restrictions, detours and closures. Please follow all crew instructions and signage and be prepared to use detour routes, park on adjacent streets and allow additional time for commuting.
- Intersection of Prospect and Cedarwood | July – Aug. 2024
- Overland and Pleasant Valley | Aug. – Dec. 2024
Please Note: dates are estimates based on favorable weather conditions and are subject to change.
For questions about the Western Backbone Project, please contact Linsey Chalfant at lchalfant@fclwd.com or 970.226.3104 ext. 108
Western Backbone Project – Future Phases
The future phases for Western Backbone are still under design and subject to change. The project will be completed in multiple phases over several years and conceptual alignments are shown in the graphic to the left.
Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Completed Projects and Improvements
Zone 5 Project - Phase 1
Completed: December 2023
During phase 1 of the Zone 5 project (see above for more detail) we installed a 24″ water line along Manhattan Ave. and Troutman Pkwy. Phase 1 was completed on-time and on-budget in December 2023.
- Installed 5,651 LF of 24” water transmission line
- Two bores were completed along College Avenue and New Mercer Ditch/BNSF Railroad
- Final landscaping at Troutman and New Mercer Canal will take place in spring 2024.
Western Backbone Project - Phase 1
Completed December 2023
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District installed a 36″/42″ water line as part of our ongoing system improvements. This 0.5 mile is the first phase of a 4-mile multi-phase project. This work is expected ahead of the future City of Fort Collins and Larimer County Corridor Improvement Project anticipated for 2024/2025. Phase 1 of the project was completed on-time and on-budget in December 2023.
- During the project, 2982 LF of 36” and 42” water transmission line was installed
- The project crossed two major intersections and 0.5 miles of arterial road.
