City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

29 Road and Unaweep Avenue, 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
• Traffic signal installation will begin Thursday, March 29
• Traffic signals will be operational Thursday, April 5
• Anticipated completion – Friday, April 6.

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.

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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
• West and eastbound right turn lane off of Broadway onto Redlands Parkway / So. Broadway are closed, however motorists can still turn at the intersection
• Crews will be working 12-hour shifts
• For additional information please visit codot.gov, www.cotrip.org or call 511
  
• 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
• Westbound speed limit reduction is 35 mph
• Eastbound speed limit reduction is 50mph
• 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.
  

I-70 Bridge Maintenance Project Near DeBeque  – CDOT Project

• Construction begins Monday, March 26
• Both west and eastbound I-70 traffic can expect lane closures, detours and temporary delays
• Speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH through the work zone
• Work hours will be 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
• Anticipated completion – October
• For more information, please visit http://www.cdot.gov/projects/i70-overflow-near-debeque

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.

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