City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

City of Grand Junction Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program

• Crews will begin flushing hydrants on Orchard Mesa April 24 working north toward Patterson Road
• Please drive with caution in areas where crews are working
• Minor street flooding may occur
• Anticipated completion – early May.

City of Grand Junction Roadway Striping

• The following streets are scheduled to be striped next week (weather dependent):
  • North Avenue from 1^st Street to 29 Road
  • Unaweep Avenue from Hwy 50 to 29 Road
  • 27 Road from Unaweep Avenue to Hwy 50
  • 27 Road from Hwy 50 to B Road
  • B Road from 27 Road to Clymer Drive
• Motorists should expect lane restrictions and delays
• Please avoid crossing wet paint.

Non-City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

Broadway and Redlands Parkway, Roundabout Construction – CDOT Project

• All directions of traffic will use the temporary roundabout configuration
• Traffic will be directed by use of barrels, signage and possibly flaggers
• Expect traffic stops with minimal delays
• There is an 9-foot width restriction 24/7 for the duration of project (no semi-trailers allowed)
• Be aware of the 35 MPH speed limit leading up to the roundabout and 15 MPH going through the roundabout
• 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 – early May
• 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 Exit 49 on ramp please yield before merging onto I-70
• Westbound speed limit is 35 MPH
• Eastbound speed limit is 50 MPH
• Work hours will be 7am – 6pm, 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

• Both west and eastbound I-70 traffic will be moved to two-way traffic in the eastbound lanes of I-70, 24/7.
• 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 – June.

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