Rough & Ready Greenway Improvements will occur between Pace Street, north of 9th Avenue, and Mountain View Avenue, we will upgrade the existing asphalt and concrete trail to create one eight-foot-wide concrete path. The project will include small shifts to the trail’s alignment to limit impacts to nearby private properties, especially where fences and landscaping are close to the trail.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2025
The Rough & Ready Greenway Improvements Project is in the final design phase and will go to bid in early 2026 with construction expected to begin in spring 2026.
Construction is scheduled to start spring of 2026 and is expected to be completed in late 2026.
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- The Rough and Ready Greenway Trail will be closed for the duration of construction; local detours will be set up and easy to follow
- Construction will occur between Monday – Friday from 7 am – 6 pm. There may be times when work is required on the weekends due to weather and other factors.
Rough & Ready Greenway improvements aim to bring the greenway up to current City of Longmont trail standards and improve accessibility. The project will not impact Rough & Ready Ditch or ditch operations.
Finalized Design – Anticipated in December 2025
Bid Advertisement for Contractor – Anticipated between January-March 2026
Construction Awarded to Contractor – Anticipated in March 2026
Construction Start – Anticipated between April-May 2026
Anticipated Construction Period – 8 Months
This dedicated municipal fund is used to support capital construction projects that build, expand or improve public buildings and other public facilities. These types of Capital construction projects include infrastructure such as parks, trails, signage, ADA upgrades and public education installation. Revenue for the fund comes from a portion of the City’s 3.53 cent sales and use tax.
The Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) in Longmont is defined as a special municipal fund supported by Colorado Lottery proceeds. The fund is designated for the acquisition, development & maintenance of conservation sites, including greenways.
Yes, bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be re-routed to surrounding sidewalks during greenway construction between Mountain View and Pace St.
Once construction is complete, the Rough & Ready Greenway Trail between Mountain View and Pace St. will be 8 feet wide.
Once construction is complete, this section of the Rough & Ready Greenway Trail will be made of concrete pavement.
