Highway 34 Near Canyons Edge Open Space
Highway 34 Near Canyons Edge Open Space

STATUS REPORT

Last Updated: May 2026


SCOPE OF WORK

Widening of US 34 and construction of a new access point for the Canyons Edge Open Space located west of Loveland off US 34. Improvements include:

  • construction of a new access point approximately 600 feet south of the existing field access
  • widening on the eastbound (south) side of US 34 to accommodate a left turn inbound deceleration lane

PURPOSE

This project is planned due to:

  • the need for public access to the future Canyons Edge Open Space
  • the requirement to meet Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) State Highway Access Code standards for taking access off a state highway

BUDGET

$TBD

This project is being funded by the Larimer County Natural Resources Department

PROJECT STATUS

  • conceptual traffic evaluation completed August 20, 2024 showing the need for a westbound left turn lane
  • design is underway and anticipated to be completed in winter of 2026
  • Larimer County is coordinating with the Handy Ditch Company for drainage impacts

Contact the Department of Natural Resources for more information regarding Canyons Edge Open Space.

CONTACT

Clint Jones, Project Manager 
(970) 498-5727 
email Clint