Fort Collins residents and commuters take note, that your route through Meldrum St is about to hit a bit of a snag. Starting October 7th, the west side of Meldrum St between Oak St and Mountain Ave will be partially closed off. Despite the constraints, two-way traffic will still flow, as confirmed by the latest news from the city's utilities department. Just be prepared to park elsewhere; all on-street parking will vanish for the duration of this construction project.
As part of the ongoing Oak St Stormwater Project, which launched its first phase of stormwater infrastructure overhaul back in July, Fort Collins Utilities along with WW Clyde, the general contractor, will carry out the necessary work. With construction set between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday, the day's bustle will intersect with the sounds and signs of progression. Completing before our city's Turkey Trot is their goal, assuming the skies offer up weather kindly enough for their labors.
Even with the detour signage and the rumble of machinery, life will pulse at a regular beat, as the city promises to keep intersections as accessible as possible. According to the City of Fort Collins, while the exact spots of closure will shift as the work progresses, maintaining open routes for cars to pass through remains a high priority. This is sure to bring a semblance of relief to those plotting their daily commutes.
