City of Greeley News

In April construction will begin on the East 8^th Street Improvement Project. This four-month construction project will expand and improve the significant East 8^th Street corridor into and out of the east end of Greeley, from U.S. 85 to Balsam Avenue.

This work will add a detached sidewalk, continuous center turn lane, a deceleration lane at Ash Avenue, curbs, gutters, and improved drainage and utility systems. These upgrades will improve safety on East 8^th Street and greatly help reduce congestion.

Construction, scheduled to start April 1, will only allow one-way traffic on East 8^th Street. In this case, only drivers going west, toward Greeley, will be able to use East 8^th Street between Ash Avenue and U.S. 85. Officials expect construction to continue until August. During that time, signs will direct eastbound drivers to use the detour on 16^th Street. Construction crews will maintain local and business access during that time.

Officials understand the difficulty this partial closure will cause drivers. Creating a one-way closure will help protect the safety of drivers and workers and allow construction to progress at a better pace.

For the past three years, City of Greeley officials worked with area stakeholders to determine the best way to expand and improve this vital eastern entrance to Greeley. Officials know this corridor represents an important way into and out of Greeley and a significant region for future economic development.

During the past six months, the city and local utility companies worked together to prepare for the start of this project. In that time, drivers likely saw the concrete and utility work needed to prepare for the expansion.

For more information about this project and to sign up for email updates go online to greeleygov.com/services/pw/projects/east-8th-street. For questions, contact project manager Brian Ward at brian.ward@greeleygov.com to ask questions.