Project Group 1 for the railroad Quiet Zones project includes the four crossings listed below with the improvements. Construction is anticipated to start in May 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by July 2026. It will include installation of asphalt pavement, concrete curb/gutter/sidewalk, raised medians, pavement markings, signage, fencing and installation of railroad gates with flashers.

 

Once construction of these and adjacent crossing is completed, a request will be filed with the Federal Railroad Administration to implement the Quiet Zone. If approved, the Quiet Zone will go into effect. See the project FAQs for more information about Quiet Zones and when train horns will stop sounding routinely at designated crossings.

 

Current Status

Updated Apr. 29, 2026.

 

3^rd Avenue Crossing

• Construction started March 11, 2026 and is expected to be completed in June 2026.
• One lane in each direction is open on 3rd Avenue at the Atwood Street crossing.
• The north side of the intersection at 3rd Avenue and Atwood Street is closed.

• • • • No turns are allowed to/from 3rd Avenue and Atwood Street north of 3rd Avenue.
      • A detour route is in place for northbound Atwood Street from 4th Avenue using the alley to the east.
      • Two-way traffic will be allowed on southbound Atwood Street. Vehicles need to yield to oncoming traffic.
      • No parking is allowed on southbound Atwood Street between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue.

 

17^th Avenue Crossing

• Construction is complete.
• This will be the first crossing submitted to the Federal Rail Administration for Quiet Zones designation. A decision is expected in the fall of 2026. If approved, train horns will no longer sound routinely at this crossing.

 

9^th Avenue Crossing

• Work on the crossing gates and fencing is expected to occur in May 2026.
• Lane closures on 9th Avenue are not expected.

 

Longs Peak Avenue Crossing

• Construction is complete.

 

 

Proposed Improvements

• 3rd Avenue/Atwood Street: Four-quadrant gate (quad gate) 

• Longs Peak Avenue: Four-quadrant gate (quad gate) 

• 9th Avenue: Two-quadrant gate with median 
• 17th Avenue: Two-quadrant gate with median 

Schedule

• Phase 1 (May 2025 – April 2026): Longs Peak Avenue, 9th Avenue and 17th Avenue
• Phase 2 (March – July 2026): 3rd Avenue

 

Work Hours

• Regular construction hours are Monday – Friday from 7 am – 5 pm.
• Some work may occur until 7 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays, as necessary.

Questions?

For questions or concerns about the Quiet Zones project, please email QuietZones@longmontcolorado.gov or call 720-526-2044. More information about all four of the project groups can be found by visiting the Railroad Quiet Zones in Longmont webpage.