The City of Loveland is taking a step toward protecting the community from floods with a plan to rebuild the Highway 287 bridge over the Big Thompson River and improvements of the adjacent river channel. Community members are invited to learn more about this project and ask questions during an open house on Tuesday, July 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Park Pavilion, 700 S. Railroad Ave.

The open house will feature displays, estimated construction timelines, phasing information, and opportunities for attendees to engage with City and contractor staff.

The Highway 287 Flood Mitigation project, which is currently in the design phase, will rebuild and raise the Highway 287 bridge about 4 feet and improve the Big Thompson River channel between Railroad and Saint Louis Avenues near Fairgrounds Park. In the process, the project team will address flood prevention resources for properties in the 100-year floodplain and recreation amenities improved with better access to the river for fishing and tubing.

For more information on this project or to ask questions for the project team, visit letstalkloveland.org/highway-287-flood-mitigation.