Fort Collins Fossil Creek Trail – Shields to College

J-2 Contracting completed the final segment of the Fossil Creek Trail in the Fall of 2018. This 1.7 mile section of 10' wide concrete trail has been called "The Missing Link" given that is was the last major segment of multi-use trail in the City's trail system to be constructed. This trail connects the Cathy Fromme Trail to the existing segment of the Fossil Creek Trail which coincidentally connects two of the premier parks in Fort Collins: Spring Canyon Park and Fossil Creek Park. Trail users can now travel from S. Shields St. to College Ave. without traveling along Harmony Rd.

To properly align the trail along Fossil Creek this project required the construction of 3 pedestrian bridges ranging between 60'-72' in length. Through detailed planning and careful installation all 3 structures were set in less than 6 hours on October 17th, 2018.

This project required daily coordination with the homeowners along Fossil Creek Dr. as their culverts were replaced, driveway approaches were regraded and poured, and the new trail was constructed in front of their properties. In some cases water and cable service interruptions were coordinated with the homeowners without incident. The coordinated effort J-2 put forth with the homeowners was a big success and highlight of the project.

The Fossil Creek Trail Project was considered a success by the City of Fort Collins, the affected homeowners, local cyclists, pedestrians, equestrians, and all others involved with delivering this project.