City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
7th Street between Bookcliff Avenue and Wellington Avenue – Sewer Line Replacement Project
- Single-lane traffic each direction will be shifted over to the easterly lanes of 7thStreet through the construction zone
- There will be temporary side street closures
- Flaggers will be on site to assist motorists
- Business access will be provided
- Anticipated completion – mid September.
7th Street Reconstruction Project, North Avenue to Orchard Avenue
- Traffic will shift to the western lanes
- Expect lane shifts, closures and delays
- All business and resident access will remain open with intermittent closures. Access will be maintained through the alley way and adjacent side streets
- Alternate route is advised
- Anticipated completion – late September.
2018 Asphalt Overlay Program
Shoulder work on West Independent Avenue and 10th Street
- Expect rolling lane shifts and delays
- All business and resident access will remain open.
Roadway Striping
- The following streets are scheduled to be striped this week (weather dependent):
- Riverside Pkwy. from Persigo Wastewater Plant to 29 Road
- Motorists should expect lane restrictions and delays
- Please avoid crossing wet paint.
Non-City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
Hwy 340 Bike/Pedestrian Facility Project between Kansas Avenue and Grand Vista Drive – CDOT Project
- Westbound shoulder closure with possible east and westbound one-lane alternating traffic
- Please be aware of the speed limit reduction and obey construction road signs
- Work hours will be Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- For additional information please email co340sidewalk@gmail.com or call 970-639-0680
- Anticipated completion – October.
Broadway and Redlands Parkway, Roundabout Construction – CDOT Project
- Please drive with caution through the new temporary roundabout configuration
- Expect lane restrictions and possible detours
- There is a 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
- Work hours will be Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
- For additional information please email redlandsroundabout@gmail.com or call 970-456-1361
- Anticipated completion – November.
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 Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- For additional information please email grandmesaexit49@gmail.com or call 970-456-1481
- Anticipated completion – late September.
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
- For additional information please visit codot.gov, www.cotrip.org or call 511
- Anticipated completion – October.
Contact: Sam Rainguet, Communications Manager 970-244-1507 or samr@gjcity.org
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