Folks in Fort Collins, take note: Prospect Road is taking a brief hiatus from our constant comings and goings. From June 3 to June 5, the stretch just west of South College Avenue will be off-limits to traffic, courtesy of a railroad crossing replacement project by the City of Fort Collins and BNSF Railway, as per an official statement on the City's website. The disruption comes with a promise of bright skies ahead, weather permitting.
The detour dictates a new path via Mulberry Street or Drake Road for east-west travelers. And if you're pedaling or pacing along the Mason Trail, or just trying to cross that ever-so-busy Prospect, the Spring Creek Trail and Remington Street will be your temporary thoroughfares. For those dependent on Transfort’s MAX, breathe that sigh of relief, service rolls on, unaffected, according to the City of Fort Collins.
The City's construction page is the oracle for alternative routes and updates. Detour maps are ready to guide lost lambs and seasoned navigators alike. Rest assured, even as Prospect becomes a no-go zone, local traffic to homes and businesses won't be left high and dry.
