Fountain, Colo. – Beginning Monday, Mesa Road between Fountain Mesa Road and Healy Drive will be closed for the first phase of a two‑week public‑works project. A second, partial closure on Cross Creek Avenue east of Fountain Mesa will start Wednesday. The closures are needed for Widefield Water and Sanitation District (WWSD) to install a new wastewater line that runs from the district’s property on Highway 85/87 to a site east of town.
Why the closures are necessary
The new line will travel behind the recently opened King Soopers shopping center and cross the busy Fountain Mesa corridor. By shutting down the affected street segments temporarily, crews can safely trench, lay pipe and restore the roadway with minimal disruption to traffic once the work is complete.
Repaving benefit for Cross Creek Avenue
Part of the installation will take place on Cross Creek Avenue, a street whose pavement has been in poor condition for some time. Fountain has not had sufficient budget to repave the segment on its own. Under the agreement, Widefield and the City of Fountain will split the repaving cost, allowing the street to be resurfaced sooner than the city’s regular schedule would permit. This cost‑sharing arrangement reflects a growing trend of regional partners collaborating on infrastructure projects to stretch limited municipal funds.
City officials look ahead
Fountain officials expressed optimism that the partnership could serve as a model for future projects. “Our paving needs far exceed the funding we have available,” said a city spokesperson. “Working with Widefield on this project shows how we can leverage regional resources to address critical infrastructure gaps and improve road conditions for our residents.”
Impact on residents
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes while the closures are in effect and to follow posted detour signage. The city plans to keep the public informed through regular updates on its website and social‑media channels. Residents can expect the streets to reopen after the two‑week period, with the added benefit of a freshly paved Cross Creek Avenue segment.
Looking for more information
For details on the detour routes, timing and any additional roadwork, residents can contact the Fountain Public Works Department at (719) 555‑1234 or visit the city’s official website. The Road Warrior segment of KRDO 13 will continue to follow the project and report on the final repaving costs once the work is completed.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
