Construction to begin on new northern colorado roundabout. Weld County will start a key construction phase on High Plains Boulevard with a new roundabout, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency, starting April 6. Credit: Weld County Department of Public Works Drone image of the High Plains Boulevard area. WELD COUNTY, Colo. - A long-planned road running east of Interstate 25 in Weld County will take its next step this year. Weld County Department of Public Works and Kraemer North America will soon begin construction on a new portion of High Plains Boulevard, including a new roundabout. Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 32 and WCR 9.5 (High Plains Boulevard) will begin April 6. During construction, WCR 32 between the east I-25 frontage road and WCR 13, and WCR 9.5 north of Mulligan Street will be closed through July 6, the county said. The project comes as Weld County continues building High Plains Boulevard, an effort to extend WCR 9.5 east of Mead from WCR 32 to WCR 34. The county said the Town of Mead has already completed building the road from just north of WCR 34 to WCR 36. "We're happy this project continues to move forward and happy to see work on this roundabout begin," said Scott James, Weld County Commissioner Chair. "It will help High Plains Boulevard be a safe and efficient transportation route now and in the future." "When we plan a project, and as it progresses, we always look for ways to be as efficient as possible. That is key to completing our projects quickly for the traveling public," said Curtis Hall, Director of Weld County Public Works. "By shifting our focus to the roundabout at WCR 32, we can keep this important project moving forward." Weld County Public Works officials said that when complete, the concrete driving surface should enable the road to last 30 years before major repairs may be needed. Credit: Weld County Department of Public Works Drone image of the High Plains Boulevard area.

Demolition of Greeley City Hall to make way for building of campus project. Plans are continuing to advance for the construction of what is being called the Downtown Civic Campus in the city of Greeley. The project will see the building of a series of structures that will serve as both government and business offices. A unique collaborative effort between Greeley, Weld County, and the Greeley-Evans School District 6, the project is designed to create what has been described as a downtown "thriving civic hub." According to a City of Greeley website, the campus will renew the city's downtown core, while also enhancing "walkability, vibrancy, and accessibility through thoughtful design, programming, and community-focused spaces." To make way for the project, Greeley's longtime City Hall, located at 1000 10th Street, will be demolished. That structure is a circular white building with large floor to ceiling windows that originally served as the home to the United Bank of Greeley. Built in 1968, it was acquired by the city roughly two decades later. A move to preserve the structure as a historical site by the Greeley Historic Preservation Commission was rejected late last year by members of the Greeley City Council, paving the way for its demolition. March 12, 2026 By Garry Boulard Rendering by City of Greeley No Responses

Fentress Studios selected for Weld Judicial Center project. March 10, 2026 Denver-based design firm chosen after competitive review process to lead early planning for major Weld County courthouse project. WELD COUNTY, Colo. - Weld County commissioners have selected Fentress Studios to provide design services for the planned Weld County Judicial Center, marking the first major step in the development of a new courthouse facility serving Northern Colorado. The Weld County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $378,000 contract with the Denver-based architecture firm to complete conceptual programming, validation work, and initial concept drawings for the project. County officials said the firm was chosen following a competitive, multi-stage selection process that evaluated six proposals submitted for the judicial center design. A committee reviewed the proposals and narrowed the field to three finalists, who then participated in interviews with the board of commissioners. During the final review, commissioners evaluated each proposal using criteria outlined in the county's request for proposals, including the firm's work approach, the qualifications of the project team, presentation quality, and responses during the interview process. Fentress Studios was ultimately selected as offering the best overall value for the county. Fentress Studios, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Denver, has designed civic and public facilities across the country. Its past courthouse and justice projects include the Norfolk courts complex in Virginia, the Johnson County courthouse in Kansas, and Colorado's Ralph L. Carr Justice Center in Denver. The firm is part of the Populous Company. "It was edifying to see the quality of the applications we received," said Weld County Board Chair Scott James. "It shows that there's great interest in this project. And it's further edifying to know that the top choice is a local choice, as well." The conceptual planning phase will help determine the scope, space needs, and early design vision for the judicial center before the county moves forward with additional planning and construction steps. A new judicial center could play a key role in supporting Weld County's rapidly growing population, which has increased demand for court services and public facilities across the region. Make North Forty News part of your morning. Get Northern Colorado's top stories, weather, and events every day at 5 a.m. in our Daily Update. Attribution: Weld County