Drivers in Glenwood Springs should expect I-70 ramp closures, ongoing work on Coach Miller Drive and 19th Street, a two-month downtown parking garage closure, and continued Glenwood Canyon construction. Here's what to know before heading out.
Motorists in Glenwood Springs should expect several traffic impacts this week as city and state construction projects continue across the community. The most significant closures include temporary access restrictions to eastbound Interstate 70, nighttime lane closures on the Grand Avenue Bridge, ongoing work on Coach Miller Drive and 19th Street, and a two-month closure of the downtown parking garage.
City officials encourage drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs through all construction zones.
The most disruptive traffic change this week will affect drivers traveling east toward Denver.
On Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the CO 82 on-ramp to eastbound I-70 at Exit 116 (the main Glenwood Springs exit) will be closed while crews perform maintenance.
During the closure:
Drivers heading toward Denver should expect additional travel time during the daytime closures.
A rolling single-lane closure will take place on the Grand Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 11 p.m. while crews install a banner.
Traffic will be maintained, but short delays are possible.
Beginning Aug. 4, the city's 9th Street and Cooper Avenue parking garage is closed on both levels through Oct. 3.
The closure allows crews to complete:
The city recommends:
Construction continues on the Coach Miller Drive improvement project, with crews entering the final paving phase.
From Aug. 5–7, drivers should expect single-lane closures on 14th Street between Grand Avenue and Pitkin Avenue while milling and paving operations are completed.
Additional project updates include:
Construction continues through August on the 19th Street utility and roadway improvement project.
19th Street remains fully closed between Grand Avenue and Blake Avenue.
The project includes:
Businesses remain open and can be reached via alternate access routes.
Drivers should use:
Parking lots between 19th and 20th streets remain open but are only accessible from 20th Street.
Construction on the Highway 6 & 24 Shared Use Path between Donegan Road and Linden Street is entering its final stages.
Although crews are completing punch-list work, the path remains closed to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Travelers should continue using alternate routes while work wraps up.
Drivers may also encounter occasional lane closures near Traver Trail and Devereaux Road.
Residents should also be aware of several smaller traffic impacts around the city:
Outside the city, the Colorado Department of Transportation continues bridge joint improvements along I-70 through Glenwood Canyon.
Work is taking place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Glenwood Springs and Dotsero, with intermittent lane closures throughout the 17-mile corridor.
The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path remains fully open despite the highway work.
CDOT also continues planning for future renovations at the Bair Ranch, Grizzly Creek and No Name rest areas. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with only one rest area closing at a time.
Several large private developments also continue moving forward in Glenwood Springs.
Construction is underway on the Silver Sage Development, a 40-unit duplex community near Four Mile and Airport roads, with some homes expected to be completed later this year.
Work also continues on the new Home2 Suites by Hilton at Glenwood Meadows. The 150-room extended-stay hotel is expected to remain under construction through 2026 and into the first half of 2027.
Residents interested in learning more about current infrastructure projects can hear directly from City Engineer Ryan Gordon, who is scheduled to provide a construction update during the Glenwood Springs City Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6.
