City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

Sewer Repair and Replacement Project – River Road between 24 Road and Persigo Wastewater Plant
– Alternating one lane traffic controlled either by temporary traffic signals or flaggers
– Motorists be aware of speed limit reductions through construction zone
– Up to 10 minute delays can be expected, alternate route advised
– Project completion – June 2017.

1st Street Reconstruction – Ouray Avenue to North Avenue
–  Construction is scheduled to start Tuesday, February 21
– Expect lane closures and lane shifts during work hours
– Flaggers will be used to move traffic safely through work zone
– Access to all businesses will remain open
– Project completion – July 2017.

Non-City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

Red Canyon Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge (Hwy 340 east of Vista Grande Road) – Mesa County Project
– Motorists be aware of speed limit reductions through construction zone
– Possible traffic delays can be expected
– Project completion – June 2017.

29 ½ Road Bridge Replacement over Grand Valley Irrigation Canal – CDOT/Mesa County Project
– 29 ½ Road is closed to through traffic between Orchard Avenue and Patterson Road
– Access provided for local residents
– Detour route is in place
– For more information regarding this project call (970) 640-6129
– Project completion – June 2017.

Contact:  Sam Rainguet, Communications Manager       970-244-1507 or samr@gjcity.org