The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) announced the temporary closure of the westbound lanes of Horsetooth Road from Colony Drive to Shields Street beginning Friday, August 16, 2024, as water main installation begins for phase two of a major capital improvement project.

As part of the district’s ongoing system improvements, this 1.6-mile section is the continuation of an eight-mile, multi-phase project designed to ensure access to high-quality, reliable water for generations to come. This is the second phase of the Zone 5 project, with construction beginning in early June 2024 and expected to be completed in early September. With the installation of a new 24-inch water main, the Zone 5 project will increase hydraulic capacity and improve overall system performance and reliability.

Because these projects may involve inconvenience, FCLWD is committed to completing installation quickly and efficiently to minimize impacts. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained for each phase, but drivers may need to use alternate routes and allow additional time for commuting. FCLWD

does not anticipate an interruption in the water supply. However, if an interruption is necessary, residents will be notified 24 hours in advance via a door hanger.

Maps and further information about the Zone 5 project can be found here: fclwd.com/wasser/bauprojekte/For non-media related questions, please contact Carlos Medina at (email protected) or 970.226.3104 extension 121.

About the Fort Collins – Loveland Water District

The Fort Collins–Loveland Water District has been providing water treatment services to businesses and citizens since 1961. The district serves approximately 60,000 people in an area that encompasses approximately 60 square miles in parts of Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor and Larimer counties. The district is governed by an elected board and provides the full spectrum of high-quality, reliable water treatment. For more information about the district, its services and projects, visit www.fclwd.com.