Project Update: May 25

The Eastman Park Dr. & Hwy. 257 intersection improvement project is underway. The project completed environmental clearance surveying for possible wildlife impacts in mid-May and encountered minor delays due to weather. Last week, (Thursday, May 18) contractors were out drilling foundation holes for temporary traffic signal pole installation. Once the signals are installed and operational and the shoofly construction is complete, the temporary road detour will go into effect. Cones will be set up while work is completed along the shoulder of the road. In early June, the section of Eastman Park Dr. crossing Hwy. 257 will close for the summer while roadway work commences and the railroad completes track and signal improvements. Commuters using Eastman Park Dr. will have to detour to Garden Dr. using 1^st St. or Cornerstone Dr. Highway 257 will remain open to traffic during the town’s intersection work.

Additionally, during that summer closure the Poudre Express stops along Eastman Park Dr. will be temporarily closed and relocated to the west. The eastbound stop will be relocated to the west side of the roundabout and the westbound stop will be relocated to Cornerstone Dr. north of the church parking lot entrance. Temporary pickup locations will be setup June 2 through June 5 and service moved to the new temporary pickup locations. Bus service will be maintained throughout construction.