16th Street Enhancement Project

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Running from downtown to the University of Northern Colorado, the section of 16th Street between 7th and 11th Avenues is a vital part of our community – but this historical area lacks modern amenities and mobility options. The 16th Street Enhancement Project will bring wider, more even sidewalks and ample parking. It will also improve traffic safety, as current speeds along the corridor are unsafe for anyone walking or biking in the area.

City of Greeley planners asked more than 100 people who live and work in the area how it could be improved for the entire community. We have used that feedback to redesign 16th Street for many forms of transportation and bring better landscaping, lighting and parking to the area.

The new-and-improved 16th Street will enhance the community experience for residents and visitors alike, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of our city.

Project Goals

Based on extensive feedback, community goals aim to:

  • Slow traffic to improve safety
  • Improve the corridor’s look
  • Make it a safe, pedestrian-friendly community space
  • Improve parking options
  • Create a positive connection between UNC and downtown

The transformation of this corridor transcends urban planning – 16th Street directly impacts how prospective UNC families perceive Greeley. Elevating this crucial area encourages university visitors to invest not only in their education, but also in our city. We want UNC prospects to become UNC students and staff, and ultimately, to become lifelong Greeley residents.

A recent McKinsey study forecasted a potential 11% employment growth in college-centric towns over the next decade, particularly in STEM, healthcare and creative fields. The 16th Street Enhancement Project embraces our college town and encourages students to put down roots right here in Greeley, creating an adaptable workforce for existing and future businesses. This kind of economic diversity will help position Greeley as a future-forward city.

Current Status

The first phase of construction, which involved underground utility work in the area, was completed February 2025. The second phase involves aboveground work to the transportation corridor as well as aesthetic upgrades. Phase two work begins May 28.

For more information, check out the Project Updates section below. To stay up to date on the construction impacts of this project, subscribe to email notices using the button on the right side of this page.

Running from downtown to the University of Northern Colorado, the section of 16th Street between 7th and 11th Avenues is a vital part of our community – but this historical area lacks modern amenities and mobility options. The 16th Street Enhancement Project will bring wider, more even sidewalks and ample parking. It will also improve traffic safety, as current speeds along the corridor are unsafe for anyone walking or biking in the area.

City of Greeley planners asked more than 100 people who live and work in the area how it could be improved for the entire community. We have used that feedback to redesign 16th Street for many forms of transportation and bring better landscaping, lighting and parking to the area.

The new-and-improved 16th Street will enhance the community experience for residents and visitors alike, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of our city.

Project Goals

Based on extensive feedback, community goals aim to:

  • Slow traffic to improve safety
  • Improve the corridor’s look
  • Make it a safe, pedestrian-friendly community space
  • Improve parking options
  • Create a positive connection between UNC and downtown

The transformation of this corridor transcends urban planning – 16th Street directly impacts how prospective UNC families perceive Greeley. Elevating this crucial area encourages university visitors to invest not only in their education, but also in our city. We want UNC prospects to become UNC students and staff, and ultimately, to become lifelong Greeley residents.

A recent McKinsey study forecasted a potential 11% employment growth in college-centric towns over the next decade, particularly in STEM, healthcare and creative fields. The 16th Street Enhancement Project embraces our college town and encourages students to put down roots right here in Greeley, creating an adaptable workforce for existing and future businesses. This kind of economic diversity will help position Greeley as a future-forward city.

Current Status

The first phase of construction, which involved underground utility work in the area, was completed February 2025. The second phase involves aboveground work to the transportation corridor as well as aesthetic upgrades. Phase two work begins May 28.

For more information, check out the Project Updates section below. To stay up to date on the construction impacts of this project, subscribe to email notices using the button on the right side of this page.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project - Eastbound Lanes Reopen!

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    REMINDER: Construction may be nearing completion, but your support continues to make a big difference. As you shop for holiday gifts, dine out, or grab treats for gatherings, remember that all 16th Street businesses remain open and ready to welcome you.

    The 16th Street corridor reached an exciting milestone: the eastbound lane is now open to traffic. Crews worked hard over the holiday week to open the street a couple of days in advance of the expected 11/30 opening. With both directions moving again, the project enters its final stretch as crews focus on finishing sidewalk work, walls and intersection details. Please note: some access restrictions will remain on the south side of 10th Avenue to ensure public safety.

    Work Complete

    • Traffic is now open in both directions.

    • Traffic signals have been removed, and intersections are operating as roundabouts.

    • Curb and gutter placement from 9th to 10th Avenue.

    • Sidewalk pours from 8th Avenue to 11th Avenue.

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th and 10th Avenue.

    Work Ongoing

    • Site cleanup throughout the corridor.

    • Temporary road striping.

    • Sign installation.

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete seat wall and masonry wall construction.

    • Concrete sidewalk pours at the 16th Street and 10th Avenue roundabout.

    • Topsoil installation throughout the project area.

    Final finish work on the south side of the street – sidewalks, walls, signing and cleanup – will continue into early December. The south side of the street is now 70% complete.

  • 16th Street Enhacement Project - 11/24 Update

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    Progress continues along the 16th Street corridor as crews advance concrete, drainage, and streetscape improvements. Work remains focused on keeping the project moving forward while maintaining safe access for pedestrians and westbound traffic. The team currently plans on opening the eastbound lane on 16th Street by November 30, with some access restrictions on the south side of 10th Avenue to ensure public safety.

    Work Complete

    • Travel continues to be westbound only. Traffic signals have been removed, and intersections now operate as partial roundabouts.

    • Trench drain installation between 9th and 11th Avenues.

    • Installation of underground drainage and manholes at 16th Street and 9th Avenue.

    • Concrete pavement pours at 9th Avenue roundabout.

    • Concrete pavement pours between 10th and 11th Street.

    Work Ongoing

    • Curb and gutter placement from 9th to 10th Avenue.

    • Electrical and irrigation conduits installed between 9th and 10th Avenue.

    • Sidewalk pours from 9th to 10th Avenue.

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th and 10th Avenue.

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete seat wall and masonry wall construction.

    • Curb and gutter pours at the 16th Street and 10th Avenue roundabout.

    • Concrete pavement pours at the 16th Street and 10th Avenue roundabout.

    Progress on the south side of 16th Street is now 50% complete.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project - 11/17 update

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    REMINDER: Even with ongoing work along 16th Street, local businesses in and around the construction zone remain open and ready to serve you. Storefronts are reachable and excited to welcome you as holiday shopping commences.

    Thank you for continuing to support the shops, restaurants and services that make this corridor unique. Your visits make a real difference during construction.

    Construction Update

    Progress continues as crews made major headway on concrete paving and drainage improvements. With significant drainage structures in place and pavement progressing block by block, the corridor is increasingly taking shape. Crews will continue working on Saturdays to keep the project moving forward.

    Work Complete

    • The street is open to westbound traffic on 16th Street. Traffic signals have been removed, and the intersections are now partial roundabouts.

    • Trench drain installation between 9th and 11th Avenue

    • Underground drainage piping and manhole installation at 16th Street and 9th Avenue

    • Concrete pavement pours at the 9th Avenue roundabout and 16th Street

    • Concrete pavement pours between 10th and 11th Avenue

    Work Ongoing

    • Curb and gutter placement from 9th to 10th Avenue

    • Sidewalk pours from 9th to 10th Avenue

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th and 10th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete seat wall and masonry wall construction

    • Curb and gutter pours at 16th Street and 10th Avenue roundabout

    • Concrete pavement pours at 16th Street and 10th Avenue roundabout

    The work on the south side of 16th Street is now 40% complete.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project Update - 11/10

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    Progress continues along the south side of 16th Street as crews make visible improvements that bring the corridor closer to completion. Installation of bike racks is now underway. Concrete paving and drainage upgrades are also progressing, with crews continuing Saturday work to keep the project moving forward.

    Work Complete

    • Travel remains open to westbound traffic only. Traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and the intersections are now partial roundabouts.

    • Trench drain installation between 10th and 11th Avenue.

    Work Ongoing

    • Curb & gutter placement from 9th to 11th Avenue

    • Sidewalk pours from 9th to 10th Avenue

    • Concrete pavement pours at 9th Avenue and 16th Street

    • Concrete pavement pours between 10th and 11th Avenue

    • Bike rack installations are in progress throughout the corridor

    Upcoming Work

    • Trench drain installation between 9th and 10th Avenue

    • Curb & gutter pours between 9th and 10th Avenue

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th and 10th Avenue

    The north side of the street was completed on time at the end of August. Construction on the south side of 16th Street is now 28% complete. Final landscaping, lighting and public art will be added in Spring 2026, once weather and planting conditions allow.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project Update - 11/3

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    Last week, crews made strong progress on underground drainage and concrete paving between 9th and 11th Avenues. Work on sidewalks as well as curb and gutters is taking shape, creating the foundation for a safer roadway for everyone. Crews will continue working Saturdays to help keep the project on schedule.

    Work Complete

    • Travel is open to westbound traffic on 16th Street. Traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and intersections are now partial roundabouts

    • Trench drain installation between 10th and 11th Avenue

    Work Ongoing

    • Curb & gutter placement from 9th to 11th Avenue

    • Sidewalk pours from 9th to 10th Avenue

    • Concrete pavement pours at 9th Avenue and 16th Street

    • Concrete pavement pours between 10th and 11th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Curb and gutter pours between 9th and 10th Avenue

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th and 10th Avenue

    Construction on the south side of 16th Street is now 24% complete. Crews will continue concrete and drainage work through the fall. Final landscaping and public art installations will occur in Spring 2026, once weather and planting conditions allow.


  • 16th Street Enhancement Project Updates - 10/27

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    REMINDER: Businesses along 16th Street are open and ready to serve you! Your continued support means a lot to our local shops and restaurants during construction. Stop by and see the progress while enjoying everything 16th Street has to offer.

    Last week, crews continued important underground drainage and utility work to strengthen long-term infrastructure along 16th Street. Drainage improvements and curb and gutter installation progress, moving steadily west.

    Work Complete

    • Travel is open to westbound traffic on 16th Street, traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and intersections are now partial roundabouts

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the south side of 16th Street is complete from 8th to 11th Avenue

    • Sidewalk paving from 10th to 11th Avenue

    Work Ongoing

    • Subgrade removal and re-compaction work between 9th and 11th Avenue is underway to prepare for paving

    • Curb & gutter placement from 9th to 11th Avenue

    • Additional drainage work, including trench drain installation between 10th and 11th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th & 10th Avenue

    • Trench drain installation between 9th and 10th Avenue

    • Curb and gutter placement from 9th and 10th Avenue

    Construction on the south side of 16th Street is now 20% complete. Work continues to move west toward 8th Avenue. Final landscaping and public art installations will occur in Spring 2026, once weather and planting conditions allow.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project - 10/20 update

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    This week, crews continued to focus on critical drainage improvements along the south side of 16th Street, including underground piping, manholes, and trench drains. These upgrades will help improve stormwater management and long-term roadway durability. Stage 2 continues to advance, with sidewalk, curb and paving work moving steadily between 9th and 11th Avenues. Crews will continue to work Saturdays to maintain project momentum.

    Work Complete

    • Travel is open to westbound traffic only on 16th Street; traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and the intersections are now partial roundabouts

    • Light poles have been removed on the south side of 16th Street with temporary lighting in place to maintain visibility and safety along the corridor

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the south side of the street is complete from 8th to 11th Avenue

    • Sidewalk paving from 10th to 11th Avenue is now complete

    Work Ongoing

    • Underground drainage piping and manhold installation at 16th Street & 9th Avenue

    • Curb and gutter placement from 9th to 11th Avenue

    • Trench drain installation between 10th and 11th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete pavement pours between 9th and 10th Avenues

    • Curb and gutter work from 9th to 10th Avenue

    Work on the south side of 16th Street is now 17% complete. Work will continue progressing to 8th Avenue over the coming weeks. Final landscaping and public art installations scheduled for Spring 2026, once conditions allow.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project - 10/13 update

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    Our crews continue to make strong progress on the south side of 16th Street. Sidewalk and curb demolition between 8th and 11th Avenues is now complete, and pavement and utility work are well underway. To keep the project on schedule, crews will be working on Saturdays.

    Work Complete

    • Travel is only open to westbound traffic on 16th Street; traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and the intersections are now partial roundabouts

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the south side of 16th Street is complete from 8th to 11th Avenue

    Work Ongoing

    • Subgrade removal and compaction between 8th and 11th Avenue

    • Underground drainage piping and manholes are being installed at 16th Street & 9th Avenue

    • Sidewalk paving from 10th to 11th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete pavement pours between 8th and 9th Avenues

    • Curb and gutter from 9th to 10th Avenue

    Construction on the south side of 16th Street is now 14% complete.

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project - 10/6 update

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    REMINDER: Keep Supporting Local Favorites – every cafe, shop and service along 16th Street is open during construction. Stop by and show your continued support!

    Crews continue to make strong progress on the south side of 16th Street, with this stage now 11% complete. Underground drainage installation at 9th Avenue is underway, and you will soon start seeing new pavement and curb take shape between 8th and 10th Avenues.

    Work Complete

    • Travel is open to westbound traffic on 16th Street. Traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and the intersections are partial roundabouts.

    • Remaining light poles have been removed on the south side of 16th Street, and temporary lighting has been placed

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the south side of 16th Street is completed from 8th to 10th Avenue

    Work Ongoing

    • Subgrade removal and re-compaction between 8th and 11th Avenue

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the south side of the street is underway from 10th Avenue heading west towards 11th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Concrete pavement pours between 8th and 9th Avenues

    • Curb and gutter installation from 9th to 10th Avenue

  • 16th Street Enhancement Project - South Side Progress Continues (updated 9/29)

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    Crews continue to make steady progress, with demolition and grading moving westward. Drainage installation is now underway at 9th Avenue, and Saturday work has resumed to help keep the project on track.

    Work Complete

    • 16th Street is open to westbound traffic and pedestrian traffic. Traffic signals have been removed or bagged, and the intersections are now partial roundabouts.

    • Remaining light poles have been removed on the south side of 16th Street and temporary lighting is in place

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the south side of the street is complete from 8th to 10th Avenue

    Work Ongoing

    • Sidewalk and curb & gutter demolition on the southern half of the street is underway beginning at 10th Avenue and heading west towards 11th Avenue

    • Underground drainage piping and manhole installation at 16th Street and 9th Avenue

    Upcoming Work

    • Underground electrical and irrigation installation from 8th to 9th Avenues

    • Curb & gutter installation from 8th to 9th Avenue

    Project Timeline

    • Work on the north side of the street is complete

    • Construction is progressing on the south side of the street, with about 8% of this stage complete.

    • Final landscaping and public art installations will occur in Spring 2026, once weather and planting conditions allow.

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