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