New traffic control configuration starting Sept. 3
As construction progresses for Phase 2, a new traffic control configuration will be implemented for 6-7 weeks. The transition to the new traffic control configuration will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic control personnel will be on site to assist motorists through the intersection during the transition.
The new traffic control configuration will allow crews to complete the remaining work on the south side of Taft Avenue and US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard. The new configuration will include the following:
- New striping will be installed for the two traveling lanes heading eastbound and westbound on US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard. Orange barrels will be placed in the middle of the road to separate eastbound and westbound traffic.
- Concrete barriers will be installed on the south side of US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard heading east to protect the work zone from approximately Prospect Avenue (the Starbucks entrance) to Westshore Drive.
- To ensure safe traffic flow and to abide by the Colorado Department of Transportation's US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard access control plan, the left-turn lanes after the Safeway shopping center heading westbound on US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard and the Village Inn shopping center heading eastbound on US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard will be permanently closed as part of this transition. The two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction, and business access along US 34/Eisenhower Boulevard will remain open.
While the new traffic control configuration is installed, traffic is encouraged to detour to the following routes:
- Westbound traffic on US34/Eisenhower Boulevard will be diverted before the work area to Lincoln Avenue/US 287, with the option to use 29th Street or 1st Street.
- Eastbound traffic on US34/Eisenhower Boulevard will be diverted before the work area to Wilson Avenue, with the option to use 29th Street or 1st Street.
Additional project details including detour maps, images and other project updates, can be found at letstalkloveland.org/us34-and-taft-intersection-improvements. Residents or businesses who wish to sign up for weekly project updates, receive the latest information, or contact the project team can email taftus34improvement@getinfonow.us or call the project hotline at 970-599-7788. If you see water line emergencies, please call 970-962-3456.
Thank you for your continued support as we improve the City’s transportation, water and power infrastructure.
