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Larimer County says final Poudre River Trail easement near completion, construction expected this spring
Summary
County staff reported that the last gap on the Poudre River Trail between Greeley and La Porte is moving to construction after a signed easement; officials expect bids this spring and a fall completion, subject to an irrigation‑canal crossing requirement.
Dalen (last name not specified in the transcript), a Larimer County staff presenter, told the Board on March 17 that the county has secured a signed easement that will close the last remaining gap on the Poudre River Trail between Greeley and La Porte.
The staff update said the easement paperwork has been completed with the landowner and that the item will come to the Board on the consent agenda for administrative matters in either the next meeting or the following week. Once the county receives a notice to proceed, staff plan to advertise the project for bids and to construct the missing section during the spring and summer, with an anticipated completion and opening in the fall.
Staff flagged one remaining uncertainty: an irrigation canal crossing that may impose stipulations related to whether water is flowing in the canal at the time of construction, which could affect the schedule. County staff said they anticipate one or more ribbon‑cutting celebrations with partner organizations once construction is complete.
Commissioners praised county staff for partnership work and noted GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado) involvement in funding outreach and earlier grant activity; the presentation referenced a GOCO grant submitted in 2019 to help fill gaps on the trail.
No actions or votes were taken; the update was informational.
