Drivers across Grand Junction should plan for continued delays and detours during the week of Aug. 10 as several major city and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) projects remain underway.

Ongoing work includes closures on Crosby Avenue, 25 Road, D ½ Road and portions of Four Canyons Parkway, along with lane reductions through downtown, overnight work on Highway 340, and continued construction at the new 23 Road and Broadway roundabout.

City officials encourage motorists to allow extra travel time, follow posted detours and use caution when traveling through active work zones.

City of Grand Junction Projects

Crosby Avenue Improvements

Crosby Avenue remains closed between West Main Street and American Way.

Business access and local traffic will continue to be maintained throughout construction.

Four Canyons Parkway Project

Several road closures remain in place as construction continues:

• 25 Road remains closed between Flat Top Lane/Foresight Circle and Blichmann Avenue.
• 25 Road also remains closed between Blichmann Avenue and F ½ Road.
• F 1/4 Road remains closed to through traffic between 25 Road and Zenith Lane. Residents continue to have local access.
• Two-way traffic remains open on 25 Road between Patterson Road and Flat Top Lane on a gravel surface.
• Northbound traffic on 24 ¾ Road can no longer travel through Four Canyons Parkway.

Drivers should expect delays and continue using posted detour routes.

D ½ Road Capacity Improvements

Construction also continues on the D ½ Road widening project.

Current impacts include:

• D ½ Road remains closed between 29 Road and 30 Road.
• Local traffic access is maintained.
• The intersection of San Juan Street and D ½ Road remains closed.
• Access to San Juan Street is available via 29 ½ Road from D Road.

Detours remain in effect throughout construction.

CDOT Projects

I-70 Business (Ute & Pitkin Improvements)

CDOT continues improvements along I-70 Business east of Third Street, affecting several downtown streets.

Current traffic impacts include:

• 5th Street reduced to one lane between South Avenue and Colorado Avenue.
• Single-lane and shoulder closures on Ute Avenue and Pitkin Avenue between 3rd Street and 6th Street.
• 4th Street reduced to one lane between Colorado Avenue and Pitkin Avenue.

Businesses, residences, parking areas and alley access remain open during construction.

Highway 340 Overlay Project

Motorists traveling between Redlands Parkway and Grand Avenue should prepare for overnight lane closures.

Crews will implement alternating lane closures on the Highway 340 bridge:

• Monday through Friday
• 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Drivers should expect slower travel overnight while paving work is completed.

I-70 Resurfacing Begins Aug. 23

A major resurfacing project on Interstate 70 between Horizon Drive and Clifton is scheduled to begin Aug. 23.

The approximately 55-day project is expected to continue through late November.

When work begins, motorists should anticipate:

• Single-lane closures
• A 12-foot vehicle width restriction
• Delays of up to 15 minutes
• A reduced speed limit of 55 mph

While construction has not yet started, drivers should prepare for changing traffic patterns later this month.

23 Road and Broadway Roundabout

Construction continues on the new roundabout at 23 Road and Broadway.

Current impacts include:

• Alcove Drive remains closed at 23 Road for the duration of the project.
• Drivers should use Vista Grande Road or Columbine Drive to access 23 Road.
• Highway 340 remains open in both directions with a 35 mph speed limit through the construction zone.
• Sidewalks remain open for pedestrians.

Motorists should expect intermittent delays while crews continue work.

Plan Ahead

With multiple projects underway simultaneously across Grand Junction, commuters should expect longer travel times throughout the city, particularly during weekday peak hours.

Residents are encouraged to check traffic conditions before traveling, allow extra time for commutes, and use alternate routes whenever practical.