Glenwood Springs faces major May traffic impacts with Highway 6 & 24 delays, Grand Avenue Bridge lane closures, Glenwood Canyon construction, and major summer road projects ahead. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should plan extra travel time and expect detours.
Glenwood Springs drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should prepare for continued traffic impacts across the city and surrounding corridor this May, with major construction affecting Highway 6 & 24, the Grand Avenue Bridge, Glenwood Canyon, and several upcoming city infrastructure projects.
The latest Cone Zone update outlines both current disruptions and major summer closures residents should begin planning for now.
Beginning Monday, May 11 after 7 p.m., drivers on the Grand Avenue Bridge should expect evening lane closures in each direction for banner installation work.
While traffic will continue flowing both directions, intermittent delays are likely during active work periods.
One of the most significant traffic impacts remains on Highway 6 & 24 between Donegan Road and Linden Street.
The corridor has now entered a one-lane construction phase, with traffic lights at both ends creating approximately 10-minute wait times in each direction.
• One-lane vehicle traffic with extended delays
• Alternate routes strongly encouraged during peak hours
• Shared use path fully closed to pedestrians and cyclists
• No walking or biking allowed through the work zone
• Temporary Ride Glenwood bus stop relocation for westbound travelers
Crews are currently pouring the new 10-foot concrete multi-use path, with additional curb, gutter, and roadway work still ahead.
Construction at North Landing and along 6th Street is nearing the finish line, with plumbing and electrical work wrapping up for the new public restroom.
City officials say a community celebration is expected once the full project is officially complete.
Drivers should also plan for one-lane closures on the 8th Street Bridge during the week of May 18 through May 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cleaning
• Maintenance
• Repairs
Pedestrians may encounter minor detours.
Looking ahead, one of Glenwood Springs’ biggest summer disruptions begins around June 1.
19th Street will be fully closed between Grand Avenue and Blake Avenue for approximately three months.
• New sewer lines
• Stormwater drainage improvements
• New curb and gutter
• Fresh asphalt resurfacing
Businesses will remain accessible when possible, with primary detours routed via Hyland Park Drive and 20th Street.
Another major seasonal project, Coach Miller Drive improvements, is scheduled from June 4 through August 21 during school summer break.
This timing is intended to reduce school-year disruptions, though drivers should still prepare for seasonal detours.
Regional travelers should also expect ongoing CDOT work through Glenwood Canyon.
• Eastbound and westbound I-70 reduced to one lane in work zones
• Speed reduced to 35 mph
• Work hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Commercial and recreational vehicle width restrictions of 11 feet remain in effect 24/7
The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path, however, is fully open from Glenwood Springs to Dotsero.
In addition to public infrastructure projects, Glenwood Springs residents may also notice construction activity from:
• 20 duplexes (40 units) near Four Mile and Airport roads
• 150-room extended-stay hotel project
• Construction expected throughout 2026 and into 2027
Garfield County and Glenwood Springs officials are encouraging residents to sign up for emergency alerts to stay informed about sudden closures, traffic incidents, and emergency updates.
May marks the start of a busy infrastructure season in Glenwood Springs, with immediate lane reductions already affecting major corridors and larger summer projects set to intensify.
For residents, commuters, and visitors, planning ahead, using alternate routes, and allowing extra travel time will be essential as Glenwood Springs balances long-term infrastructure improvements with short-term traffic disruptions.
