City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
29 Road and Unaweep Avenue, Relocation of Utilities in Advance of Signal Installation
- Expect lane shifts and traffic delays
- Flaggers will be on site to assist motorists
- Please slow down through construction zone
- Work hours will be 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
- Anticipated completion for the utility work – late March.
Elm Avenue from 28 ¼ Road to 28 ¾ Road – Waterline Replacement Project
- Elm Avenue is closed to thru traffic from 28 ¼ Road to 28 ¾ Road
- Access will be maintained for local residents
- Detour route is well marked
- Anticipated completion – early May.
Non-City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
Broadway and Redlands Parkway, Roundabout Construction – CDOT Project
- Expect lane shifts and brief traffic delays
- Be aware of the 35 MPH speed limit
- Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction equipment and personnel
- Eastbound right turn lane off of Broadway onto Redlands Parkway / So. Broadway is closed, however motorists can still turn at the intersection
- Crews will be working around the clock
- For additional information please visit codot.gov, www.cotrip.org or call 511, but not while driving
- Anticipated completion – November.
Rim Rock Drive (east hill closure for resurfacing) – Colorado National Monument Project
- Rim Rock Drive from Devils Kitchen Trailhead (near the east entrance) up to DS Road (Glade Park Road) is closed
- Use Little Park Road – this detour route will be well marked
- DS Road (Glade Park Road) will also be resurfaced. Pilot cars will escort motorists through the construction
- Phase 2 anticipated completion – late April
- For additional information please visit http://www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-3617, ext. 360.
I-70 Exit 49 Grand Mesa Ramp Improvement Project – CDOT Project
- Westbound I-70 right lane closure and 14’ width restriction 24/7 between MP 49.5 & MP 48
- Eastbound I-70: right lane closure and 14’ width restriction 24/7 between MP 48 & MP 49.5
- Motorists will still have access to Exit 49
- Westbound I-70 Exit 49 on ramp will have a 14’ width restriction 24/7
- Please obey the speed limit reduction of 50 mph and construction road signs
- Work hours will be 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
- Anticipated completion – late September
- For more information or to be added to the project update list call 970-456-1481 or email grandmesaexit49@gmail.com.
21 ½ Road Utility Work between H Road and I Road – Private Development Project
- 21 ½ Road will be closed to thru traffic 24/7 between H Road and I Road
- Use 22 Road as the detour route
- All business and resident access will be maintained
- Anticipated completion – early May.
Contact: Sam Rainguet, Communications Manager 970-244-1507 or samr@gjcity.org
