Fiber Internet Coming to Fruita - Construction Information

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The City of Fruita has been working with several companies interested in installing fiber internet in the community. Residents will begin to see work being done throughout the city over the next few months. Residents will start to see these companies laying fiber cables under concrete and multi-purpose easements in various neighborhoods. Fruita residents can expect to see notifications with signage, door hangers, and mailers from the fiber internet companies.

The City of Fruita will also be sharing information weekly on areas where fiber crews will be working. Fiber construction updates from the City of Fruita will be available through the City of Fruita’s various communication channels including updates on this webpage, Facebook, Nextdoor, and the Friday Weekly Update. To sign up or to follow these channels, please visit fruita.org/communications.

Current Construction in Fruita:

  • Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital - Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital is an internet service provider based out of Montrose, Colorado. You may see their crews out in the community working on laying fiber cables in neighborhoods around Fruita.
    • Questions or comments? - Please reach out to Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital for questions or comments on fiber internet and construction. Give them a call at 970.240.6600

Current Construction Schedule:

  • Next Week (April 1, 2024), Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital will be constructing in the following areas:

    • 18 Road, K Road, Holly Park, Sunflower Estates, Brandon Estates, Vista Valley, Orchard Valley, Vintner’s Farm, Wildwood Acres, J 1/3 Road, J 2/10 Road, Cotton Woods, Logan Lane

After Fiber is Installed

As Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital continues to work around Fruita, you may start to see different construction variations in your neighborhood. Here is what to expect when it comes to construction and bringing fiber internet to Fruita: 

  • Conduit placement: Is burying protective tubing called conduit underground to house fiber optic cables.
  • Handhole or pedestal installation: Is the installation of fiber access points called handholes or pedestals, either underground or above ground. These provide access to fiber optic cables for splicing and repairs.
  • Fiber drop: If you've pre-ordered service, Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital will complete a fiber drop to your home and install a demarcation point (or “demarc”) to the exterior of your residence. This creates a pathway to bring fiber from the roadway directly to your residence, either underground or aerially.
  • Fiber jetting: A compressed air system is used to blow the fiber optic cable through the conduit.
  • Yard restoration: Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital will do their best to return everything back to its original condition after construction. If you notice something that has not been properly restored, please contact Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital.
  • Splicing: Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital's splicing crew will join the fiber optic cables together, connecting your home's fiber cable to the network's active cable.
  • Installation: Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital will reach out to schedule your installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will construction take for fiber internet?

Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital's timeline depends on many factors, including municipal approvals, easements, and utility locates. To expedite the process, they have broken the city down into multiple “Build Zones”. This will allow many areas access to internet services before the entire construction process is complete. The first areas will be ready for activation in August and the completion goal for the entire project is later in 2024.

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How long will it be until fiber internet is installed? How do I sign up for fiber internet?

Timing will depend on what location in Fruita you are in. Please reach out to the fiber internet company you are interested in signing up for.

Current construction in Fruita contacts:

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I haven't seen crews working but the right of way in front of my house still looks like it is under construction. What is happening?

After the conduit is placed, the fiber internet company still has about 1-4 weeks worth of fiber jetting (running fiber lines in the conduit) and splicing (connecting the tiny fibers).

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What are the different colored paint markings we often see on streets and sidewalks?

The markings you see are color codes for locating utility lines underground. Before any type of construction can take place, all utility lines underneath the work area have to be identified. You might see these colors on sidewalks and in righ-of-way areas during fiber internet construction. Here is a breakdown of what each color represents:

  • Red – Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables
  • Yellow – Natural Gas, Oil Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Materials
  • Orange – Communication, Fiber Optic, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit
  • Blue – Potable Water
  • Purple – Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines
  • Green – Sewers and Drain Lines
  • Pink – Temporary Survey Markings
  • White – Proposed Excavating

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