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:
- 28 1/2 Road from Orchard Avenue to I-70B
- 28 3/4 Road from Orchard Avenue to North Avenue
- 29 Road from I-70B to G Road
- Patterson Road from 27 1/2 Road to 28 1/2 Road
- 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 & Fog Seal Program
- The heavily traveled streets affected by this week’s activities include the following:
- Chip sealing of Horizon Drive from I-70 to H Road on Sunday, August 4
- Fog sealing of Patterson Road from 27 1/2 Road to 28 1/2 Road on Monday, August 5
- Fog sealing of Redlands Parkway/ S. Broadway from Hwy 340 Roundabout to Wildwood Drive on Monday, August 5
- Fog sealing of 25 1/2 Road from Patterson Road to G Road on Tuesday, August 6
- Fog sealing of 1st Street from Patterson Road to F 1/2 Road on Tuesday, August 6
- Fog sealing of W. Orchard Avenue from 29 Road to 29 1/2 Road on Tuesday, August 6
- Fog sealing of F 1/2 Road from 29 Road to 29 1/2 Road on Tuesday, August 6
- Fog Sealing of Horizon Drive from I-70 to H Road on Wednesday, August 7
- Intermittent lane closures and traffic delays can be expected.
- Alternate route advised.
Sewer line Replacement Project
- Winters Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Riverside Parkway and S. 12th Street
- S. 15th Street will be closed to through traffic between 4th Avenue and Winters Avenue
- Detour route will be in place
- All business access will be provided
- Anticipated Completion – September.
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 trails are closed
- 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
- Gas Line Construction will start mid-week in front of Banana’s Fun Park heading west along the west bound lane of Riverside Parkway
- Expect alternating one lane traffic with delays
- All business access will remain open
- Crews plan on working Mondays – Saturdays with an anticipated completion date of October.
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