Shields Street Transportation Improvements

• Project typeSeparated Bike Lanes
• Project schedule2026
• Completion DateAugust 31, 2026

Project Summary

The City of Fort Collins is installing separated bike lanes on Shields Street between Mountain Avenue and Mulberry Street. Construction is expected in 2026.

A map of the project area.

What’s Changing

The project will:

• Remove one northbound vehicular travel lane on Shields Street
• Fill a gap in the City's bicycle network
• Provide a buffer between the sidewalk and vehicular traffic
• Improve access to City Park, CSU Early Childhood Center and Dunn Elementary

Project Impacts

More information about lane closures or other construction impacts will be shared closer to the start of work. Updates will be posted to Construction and Traffic Impacts.

Neighborhood Meetings

Learn more about this project at an upcoming neighborhood meeting:

• Jan. 22, 2026: Neighborhood Meeting - Shields Street Transportation Improvements