City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
Riverfront Trail Closure – Las Colonias Park
- Bike / Pedestrian Trail closed from the intersection of 27 ½ Road and C ½ Road to the Old Mill Bridge (Bridge leading to Eagle Rim Park)
- Bridge access will remain open by way of detour
- A well-marked detour will be in place
- Anticipated completion – August.
Street Striping and Pavement Marking Project (Weather Permitting)
- City crews will be striping the following streets this week:
- 24 Road from Hwy 6 & 50 to H Road
- River Road from Redlands Parkway to Persigo Waste Water Treatment Plant
- D 1/2 Road from 29 Road to 31 Road
- 28 1/2 Road from I-70B to Orchard Avenue
- Please avoid crossing wet paint
- Expect short delays.
7th Street Reconstruction – Orchard Avenue to Patterson Road Project
- Construction continues along the western half of 7th Street
- Walnut & Bookcliff Avenues will be closed intermittently west of 7th Street
- Expect lane shifts, closures and delays
- All business and resident access will be provided
- All businesses remain open during construction – don’t forget to support your local businesses!
2019 Street Chip Seal Program
- The heavily traveled streets affected by this week’s activities include the following:
- Chip sealing of Patterson Road from 27 1/2 Road to 28 1/2 Road on Monday, July 29
- Chip sealing of Redlands Parkway / South Broadway from the Hwy 340 Roundabout to Wildwood Drive on Tuesday, July 30
- Chip sealing of 25 1/2 Road from Patterson Road to G Road on Wednesday, July 31
- Chip sealing of 1st Street from Patterson Road to F 1/2 Road on Thursday, August 1
- Chip sealing of West Orchard Avenue from 25 1/2 Road to West Mesa Avenue on Thursday, August 1
- Chip Sealing of F 1/2 Road from 29 Road to 29 1/2 Road on Thursday, August 1
- Intermittent lane closures and traffic delays can be expected.
- Alternate route advised.
S. 9th Street Bore under R/R Tracks – Sewer line Replacement Project
- Expect lane shifts on 9th Street and 4th Avenue will be closed to thru traffic
- Business and resident access will be provided
- Anticipated Completion – Friday, August 2.
Monument Road Trail Project
- Monument Road Shoulder work south of S. Redlands Road
- Intermittent lane closures and traffic delays can be expected
- A portion of the Lunch Loop/Tabeguach parking lot is closed as well as some of the trails
- Informational signs will be posted in the parking lot and we apologize for the inconvenience.
8th Street and 9th Street Between Walnut Avenue and Orchard Avenue – Waterline Replacement Project
- 8th Street and 9th Street are closed to through traffic
- Access will be provided for local residents
- Anticipated Completion – Late August
Walnut Avenue between 8th Street and 10th Street – Waterline Replacement Project
- Walnut Avenue is closed to through traffic
- Access will be provided for local residents
- Anticipated Completion – Late August.
Riverside Park Improvement Project
- Riverside Park Drive is now permanently closed between W. Colorado and Hale Avenue
- A well-marked vehicle and bicycle detour will be in place
- Anticipated Completion – November.
Non-City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
32 Road Sewer Line Replacement Project – Clifton Sanitation District Project
- Watch for utility construction (various locations) along 32 Road between I-70B and D Road
- Please slow down through the work zones and obey traffic control signs and personnel
- Motorists may experience intermittent lane closures and detours
- Anticipated completion – September.
Vista Grande Drive (Redlands) Water Line Upgrade – Ute Water Project
- Vista Grande between E Road and Hwy 340 will be closed to through traffic 8am to 5pm, Monday – Friday
- Detour route will be in place
- Access will be provided for local residents
- Anticipated completion – August.
Orchard Avenue Reconstruction from Normandy Drive to 29 Road – Mesa County Project
- Orchard Avenue will be closed to through traffic 24/7
- Detour route will be in place
- Access will be maintained for local residents at all times
- Anticipated completion – November.
30 Road from I-70 Business Loop to Patterson Road (F Road) Waterline Replacement Project – Ute Water Project
- 30 Road will have intermittent single lane traffic in each direction between Patterson Road and I-70B
- Access will be provided for local residents and businesses
- Delays can be expected
- Anticipated Completion – December.
Gas Line Construction from 1100 Independent Avenue to 2331 River Road – Public Service Company of Colorado Project
- Most of this week’s activities will take place in the area of Splish Splash Car Wash
- Expect minimal traffic delays
- All business access will remain open.
- Anticipated completion – January 2020.
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