Traffic Light Installation in Fort Collins

About the Project

The city of Fort Collins and its contractor HCG Construction, will begin traffic light installation work at the College Avenue and Triangle Drive intersection on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Crews will work to install new traffic lights, new crosswalks and extend embankments on the east side of College Avenue. The project is expected to complete in October, 2026.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $1 million
  • Contractor: HCG Construction
  • Timeline: March 2026 to November 2026
  • Location: US 287 
    • Nearest Town/City: Fort Collins
    • Mile Point(s): MP 339 to MP 340
    • County: Larimer
Map showing project location at College Avenue and Triangle Drive intersection
Map showing project location at College Avenue and Triangle Drive intersection

Project Benefits

This project will help maintain safe driving and pedestrian conditions.

Work Schedule

To be announced.

Traffic Impacts

The traveling public can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Shoulder closures on northbound and southbound College Avenue
  • Left lane closures on northbound and southbound College Avenue to Triangle Drive
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures