Grand Junction drivers should prepare for road closures, lane shifts, bridge inspections, and construction delays during the week of June 8. Major impacts are expected on Patterson Road, Redlands Parkway, D ½ Road, Highway 340, downtown Grand Junction, and the Four Canyons Parkway project.
Drivers across Grand Junction should prepare for continued construction impacts and several new traffic restrictions during the week of June 8 as city and state transportation projects move forward throughout the community.
Major work zones will affect key corridors including Patterson Road, 25 Road, D ½ Road, Riverside Parkway, Redlands Parkway, and portions of Highway 340. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible.
Construction continues on the Four Canyons Parkway project with significant traffic impacts in the northwest area of the city.
Work continues on roadway improvements designed to increase capacity along D ½ Road.
Crosby Avenue remains closed between West Main Street and American Way while roadway improvements continue.
Business access and local traffic access will remain available throughout construction.
Aspen Street remains closed between Unaweep Avenue and Highway 50 while crews replace aging water infrastructure.
Detours are posted throughout the area.
Several projects will affect travel along Patterson Road throughout the week.
Pedestrian improvements near Matchett Parkway continue with sidewalk closures on both sides of Patterson Road.
Eastbound Patterson Road traffic between 24 ½ Road and 25 ½ Road will encounter lane closures and lane shifts throughout the week.
Additional shoulder closures and lane shifts will occur near the intersection of Patterson Road and 25 Road.
The city's CIPP sewer lining project will require overnight lane restrictions.
A routine bridge inspection on Redlands Parkway near the Colorado River is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
During the inspection:
Repairs between Dos Rios Drive and the 5th Street bridge will begin Monday, June 8.
One lane in each direction will remain open, but motorists should expect lane restrictions and periodic pedestrian and bicycle detours.
CDOT's Ute and Pitkin Avenue improvement project continues in downtown Grand Junction.
Current impacts include:
Business, residential, alley, and parking access will remain open during construction.
CDOT crews continue resurfacing work along Highway 340 between Redlands Parkway and Grand Avenue.
Construction continues on the new roundabout at 23 Road and Broadway.
With multiple major projects underway simultaneously, drivers across Grand Junction should anticipate delays, especially along Patterson Road, Redlands Parkway, Highway 340, and in downtown construction areas.
Residents are encouraged to follow posted detours, obey work zone speed limits, and allow additional travel time throughout the week.
