Timberline, Lincoln, Mulberry Intersection Improvements

• Project typeStreets, Sidewalks and Trails
• Project valueThe project cost is estimated at $1.8 million based on the conceptual design.
• Project scheduleConstruction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026

Summary

The City of Fort Collins is making improvements at the Timberline Road and Lincoln Avenue intersection. Today, many drivers turn left from northbound Timberline onto Lincoln, which often causes traffic to back up to Mulberry. There are also safety issues for drivers turning from Lincoln onto Timberline.

The City received a federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant to help pay for these safety upgrades.

The goals of the project are to:

• Improve safety for all turning movements
• Reduce congestion by adding more space for northbound left turns onto Lincoln
• Reduce congestion by adding more space for southbound left turns onto Mulberry

To meet these goals, the project will add a new type of turn design often called a “Michigan left.” With this design, northbound drivers will go past Lincoln, make a U-turn at a marked turnaround, and then turn right to head west on Lincoln.

Other improvements include:

• A “channelized T” median on eastbound Lincoln to help drivers safely turn left onto northbound Timberline
• Two left-turn lanes from southbound Timberline onto eastbound Mulberry

Project Impacts

Any impacts to traffic related to construction on this project will be noted on our Construction and Traffic Impacts webpage.

Current Funding

The project cost is estimated at $1.8 million based on the conceptual design.

Current funding includes:

• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant – $1.5 million
• Community Capital Improvements Program sales tax – $120,000

Remaining needed funding will be secured after the project estimate is refined through design.

Location

Timberline Road and Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, CO   View Map

40.58193869999999,-105.0328543

Timberline Road and Lincoln Avenue , Fort Collins, CO 

Timberline Road and Lincoln Avenue , Fort Collins, CO 

Timberline, Lincoln, Mulberry Intersection Improvements