Project Overview
Rough and Ready Greenway Improvements will occur between Pace Street (north of 9th Avenue) and Mountain View Avenue. The project will upgrade the existing trail and create on continuous 8-foot-wide concrete trail.
What’s included:
- Replacing sections of the current asphalt and concrete trail
- Building a single 8-foot concrete path along the corridor
- Small alignment shifts to reduce impacts to nearby private property, especially near fences and landscaping
- Coordinated construction with the Pace Street Improvements Project
Project Status
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025
The City is currently soliciting bids for this project. A contractor is expected to be selected in March with construction beginning in April-May 2026.
Construction is scheduled to start spring of 2026 and is expected to be completed in late 2026.
During Construction:Â
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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.
Goals & Planned Improvements
Rough and 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 and Ready Ditch or ditch operations.
Project Schedule
- Finalized Design – December 2025
- Bid Advertisement for Contractor – February 2026
- Construction Awarded to Contractor – Anticipated in March 2026
- Construction Start – Anticipated between April-May 2026
- Anticipated Construction Period – 8 Months
Project Map
The following map illustrates the project corridor and area of focus:
Funding
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