One of the most commonly asked questions about Fort Collins, Colorado, is in regard to the traffic. So, how is the traffic in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is set up on a grid system
Fort Collins is on a grid pattern which relieves a lot of the traffic issues. We have five arteries going East and West and five arteries going North and South. That really alleviates a lot of the traffic pressure. As far as in-town commuting goes, you can easily find your way on different routes. There isn’t a huge bottleneck within the town.
When you’re in Fort Collins, it can feel like little to no traffic when you’re only waiting once cycle at a stoplight.
NOW! If you’re wanting to head to Timnath in the evening work commute hours or into Fort Collins from Timnath, you can expect a pretty significant bottleneck at Harmony and I-25.
Traffic jams
Because Fort Collins is a small community, there are some traffic concerns when there’s a parade or an organized gathering happening. You might want to consider avoiding traffic altogether during some of the town’s parades/events (such as the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day or the Fourth of July parade).
On another hand, there are some recurrent traffic jams to be aware of in certain parts of Fort Collins. For instance, Chick-Fil-A and Raising Canes tend to get clogged up during lunch hours. Also, traffic around high schools can get a little busier during school hours.
Road construction is another reason why traffic happens in Fort Collins. Fort Collins does a decent job of diverting traffic and informing their citizens well in advance of road construction, but it is something to consider.
Snowstorms in Fort Collins
One of the things to take into consideration when moving to Fort Collins is that we’re a four-season state. Since the winter period is just around the corner, you should know that winter brings snow storms with it. While this is not Alaska-type of winter with ice on the roads for six months, we do have seven to ten snow storms (2+ inches of snow) per season.
This means there’s going to be a significant amount of snow on the road at times, so you’re going to want to get snow tires for your vehicle.
So there you have it! I hope this article helped you understand the traffic in Fort Collins. If you’re looking for more information about Northern Colorado, drop us a message; we’d love to help you out!
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