The City of Fort Collins has unveiled plans to construct a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge that promises to bridge the gap between Southeast Fort Collins and the rest of the city’s extensive trail network. The Siphon Pedestrian Overpass, with a projected completion date by Summer 2025, aims to provide safe, uninterrupted access for residents across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The $4 million initiative is expected to begin in December, as reported by the
City of Fort Collins
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Located between Harmony Road and Trilby Road, the bridge will connect the Mail Creek Trail to the Power Trail, effectively eliminating a two-mile disconnect. “This project responds to strong demand from nearby neighborhoods, schools, and businesses,” said City of Fort Collins Civil Engineer Jin Wang, as per
City of Fort Collins
, emphasizing the project’s commitment to community needs. However, construction will temporarily close a section of the Power Trail and require detours, likely to directly impact the neighborhoods of Southridge Greens, Hansen Farms, and The Reserve at Timberline.
The bridge’s funding comes from both grants and City programs and targets to significantly improve the multi-modal transportation in the area. While the project is primarily aimed at pedestrians and cyclists, it also includes temporary accommodations during construction to ease the challenges posed to local communities. The City has begun proactive communication with these areas to minimize disruptions and secure a smooth construction process.
Fort Collins has been working diligently to expand and enhance its transportation network. “We thank everyone in communities near this project for their patience and collaboration with us as we work to complete the Siphon Pedestrian Overpass in a complex location surrounded by neighborhoods and split by the Union Pacific Railroad,” Wang said, as noted by the
City of Fort Collins
. The construction phase of this project will create temporary inconveniences, but the result looks to vastly improve the accessibility of the existing trail network and support the daily commutes of numerous residents.
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