Drivers across Grand Junction should plan for another week of construction-related travel impacts beginning Monday, August 3, with multiple city and state transportation projects affecting major roads throughout the area.

Several long-term improvement projects remain underway, including work on Crosby Avenue, the Four Canyons Parkway, D ½ Road, and Colorado Highway 340. Additional short-term closures for tree trimming and sewer repairs are also expected this week.

Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, follow posted detours, and use caution when traveling through active construction zones.

City of Grand Junction Projects

Crosby Avenue Improvements

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

  • Business and local traffic access will be maintained.

Four Canyons Parkway Project

Several closures remain in effect as construction continues:

  • 25 Road is closed between Flat Top Lane/Foresight Circle and Blichmann Avenue.
  • F 1/4 Road remains closed to through traffic between 25 Road and Zenith Lane. Resident access is maintained.
  • Two-way traffic continues 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 the Four Canyons Parkway area.
  • 25 Road remains closed between Blichmann Avenue and F ½ Road.

D ½ Road Capacity Improvements

Traffic restrictions continue on D ½ Road.

  • D ½ Road is closed between 29 Road and 30 Road.
  • Local access will be maintained.
  • Access to San Juan Street at D ½ Road is closed.
  • Drivers should use 29 ½ Road via D Road to reach San Juan Street.

5th Street Tree Trimming

City crews will trim trees on Tuesday morning.

  • Northbound 5th Street will be closed just north of Gunnison Avenue beginning at 6:30 a.m.
  • Detours will be in place.
  • Expect approximately five minutes of additional travel time.

15th Street Sewer Repair

A sewer repair project will close 15th Street between Hermosa Drive and Ridge Drive.

  • Detours will be posted.
  • Drivers should expect about five minutes of additional travel time.

CDOT and Other Regional Projects

Ute and Pitkin Improvements (I-70 Business)

Construction continues east of Third Street with several lane reductions:

  • 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.

Business, residential, alley, and parking access will remain open throughout construction.

Highway 340 Overlay Project

Overnight paving work continues on Colorado Highway 340 between Redlands Parkway and Grand Avenue.

  • Eastbound and westbound lane closures will occur across the Highway 340 bridge.
  • Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

23 Road and Broadway Roundabout

Construction of the new roundabout continues with ongoing traffic changes.

  • Alcove Drive remains closed at 23 Road for the duration of the project.
  • Drivers should detour via Vista Grande Road or Columbine Drive.
  • Highway 340 remains open with two-way traffic and a 35 mph work-zone speed limit.
  • Sidewalk access remains available.

Plan Ahead

With multiple construction projects occurring simultaneously across Grand Junction, commuters should expect periodic delays throughout the week. Checking your route before leaving and allowing extra travel time can help avoid the busiest work zones.

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