City of Sterling Public Works

11/05/2026

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️

Starting tomorrow, November 6, S. 9th Ave will be closed between Columbine Street and Delmar Street for a planned waterline replacement project. The intersection of S. 9th Ave and Delmar Street will also be closed.

The overall project extends along S. 9th Ave from Columbine Street to Fairhurst Street. Additional road closures will occur as crews progress through the project.

Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as we complete these infrastructure improvements!

11/03/2026

* UPDATE 11/3 @8:30am - Outage now includes Beattie between 10th Ave and 8th Ave

💧 PLANNED WATER OUTAGE - Tues. 11/3: 8AM -NOON

Water service will be temporarily interrupted in the areas of Holden Ln., S. 9th Ave., and the 700–800 blocks of Columbine tomorrow morning while crews replace water valves.

These new valves will allow crews to isolate smaller areas during future repairs, helping restore water service to surrounding areas more quickly.

Thank you for your patience!

10/12/2026

🍂🍁Fall Cleanup - Week 2

Follow this original post for daily updates on progress!

⭐️2026 Fall Cleanup⭐️ - Follow this post for the latest update on cleanup progress.

Wed 10/14 - Everything north of Delmar, west of 9th Ave, and east of 3rd Ave is complete. Pending weather, cleanup may be complete tomorrow!

10/08/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT TRASH SAFETY REMINDER 🚨

A City of Sterling trash truck load caught fire this morning. The driver had to dump the entire load in the middle of the street to prevent the fire from spreading to the truck. Sterling Fire Department is currently on scene. Everyone is safe.

Please do NOT put flammable or combustible materials in your trash. Items such as gasoline, propane tanks, fuel, oil, lighter fluid, and other hazardous or flammable materials can ignite inside a garbage truck and put our drivers, crews, and the public at serious risk.

If you are unsure how to properly dispose of an item, please contact the City before putting it in your trash.

One improperly disposed item can put an entire truck, our employees, and nearby residents in danger. Please help us keep our crews and the public safe.

10/05/2026

⭐️2026 Fall Cleanup⭐️ - Follow this post for the latest update on cleanup progress.

Wed 10/14 - Everything north of Delmar, west of 9th Ave, and east of 3rd Ave is complete. Pending weather, cleanup may be complete tomorrow!

09/30/2026

🚧 WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS TODAY | SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

King Court:
City crews will be replacing a service line and curb stop on King Court today, September 30, beginning at approximately 9:00 AM. Water service may be interrupted until the work is completed.

Water Main Valve Work:
Crews will also be working on water main valves in the following area:
• Sidney Ave/Broadway St to N 5th St
• N 5th St to Cleveland St
• Cleveland St to Sidney Ave
• Returning to Sidney Ave/Broadway St

Residents within this area may experience short-term water service interruptions while the valve work is underway.

We appreciate your patience while crews complete this necessary maintenance.

Questions? Please contact Public Works (970)-522-9700

09/21/2026

🍂Fall Cleanup begins Oct 5th!

See the photo below for route dates, accepted items, and set-out rules. Reminder: please do not set items out early! Follow our page for updates.

09/11/2026

🛑 Traffic Alert: BNSF RAIL REPLACEMENT PHASE 2 🛑

As soon as the current railroad crossing reopens on Monday, September 14 (around noon), BNSF will begin replacing rail at the Right of Way Rd. & Hwy 138 connection.

📍 Closure Area: Right of Way Rd. at Hwy 138
🗓️ Expected Dates: Mon., September 14 – Tues., September 22
⏰ Start Time: Monday, Sept 14 (following the reopening of the south crossing around noon)

Please plan alternate routes and allow extra commute time. Thank you for your continued patience as these critical rail repairs are completed!

09/11/2026

**UPDATE 9/16 @ 8:30pm: N 3rd St is open.

🚨 UPDATE: FULL ROAD CLOSURE & EXTENDED WORK (N. 3RD ST.) 🚨

Due to traffic safety concerns around the active worksite, and to replace the water line across the state highway while the road is open, N. 3rd St. is now CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS from Pine St. to Walnut St.

🛑 Road Closure: N. 3rd St. (Both directions between Pine St. & Walnut St.)
🗓️ Estimated Reopening: Wednesday, September 16
🏡 Local Access (300 Block of Elm St.): Residents can access properties from the south via 4th Street.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete these critical infrastructure replacements.

09/10/2026

🚨 DETOUR ALERT: WATER LINE BREAK 🚨

Please be advised that the southbound lanes of N. 3rd St. are currently closed due to a water line break at the intersection of Elm St. and N. 3rd St.

🚗 Southbound Traffic Detour: Please detour using Pine St. to either N. 2nd St. or N. 4th St.
🟢 Northbound Traffic: N. 3rd St. northbound lanes remain OPEN.
🏠 Local Access (300 Block of Elm St.): Residents can access Elm St. via the alley or from N. 4th St.
💧 Water Disruptions: Water service will be interrupted until repairs are completed for:
- 500–600 blocks of North 3rd St.
- 300 block of Elm St

Please use caution in the area, follow posted signage, and allow for extra travel time. Thank you for your patience as our crews work to fix the line!