Grand Junction Road Closures & Traffic Impacts Week of March 23

Residents and commuters in Grand Junction should plan for continued traffic impacts as multiple city and state-led infrastructure projects move forward this week. From full road closures to lane reductions and pedestrian detours, several key corridors across the city will be affected.

🚫 Major Road Closures and Detours

Four Canyons Parkway Project

25 Rd. is closed from F ½ Rd. to Waite Ave.
- A temporary roadway is in place—drivers should proceed with caution.
24 ¾ Rd. is closed from Apex Ave. to Wolcott Ave. for approximately two weeks.
- Detours are in place.

D ½ Rd. Capacity Improvements

D ½ Rd. is closed between 29 Rd. and 30 Rd.
Access from San Juan to D ½ Rd. is also closed.
- Drivers should use 29 ½ Rd. south to D Rd.
Area remains open to local traffic only.

🚶 Pedestrian Impacts

Patterson Road at Matchett Park

Sidewalk on the north side of Patterson Rd. is closed between 28 ¼ Rd. and 28 ¾ Rd.
Pedestrian detours are in place and will remain for the duration of the project.

🚧 Highway and State Project Impacts (CDOT)

I-70B Phase 7 Construction

5th St. reduced to one lane between South Ave. and Colorado Ave. all week
Lane and shoulder closures on Ute Ave. and Pitkin Ave. between 3rd and 6th Streets
Ongoing closures on Ute Ave.
4th St. reduced to a single lane between Colorado Ave. and Pitkin Ave.
All homes and businesses will remain accessible.

CO 340 Resurfacing Project

Single right lane closures on the eastbound bridge
Work hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday

🧭 What to Expect

With multiple overlapping projects, drivers should expect delays, especially during peak travel times. Planning alternate routes, allowing extra travel time, and staying alert in construction zones will help reduce disruptions.

City officials note that these projects are part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and long-term infrastructure reliability across Grand Junction.