Grand Junction commuters should prepare for another busy construction week as Patterson Road lane reductions, Four Canyons Parkway closures, D ½ Road detours, I-70B restrictions, and CO 340 resurfacing projects continue across the city.
Grand Junction drivers should prepare for another week of road closures, lane reductions, sidewalk detours, and ongoing construction projects across several major corridors.
From Patterson Road and Four Canyons Parkway to I-70B and Highway 340, multiple city and state projects are expected to impact commutes throughout the week. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use caution in work zones, and follow posted detours.
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A new traffic impact begins Monday along Patterson Road.
• Eastbound Patterson Road will be reduced from two lanes to one lane between 25 Road and 25 ½ Road through the end of the week
• Shoulder closures and lane shifts will also affect the Patterson Road and 25 Road intersection
• Drivers should expect delays and use caution through the active work zone
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Closures continue as work progresses toward early May completion milestones.
• 25 Road remains closed from Blichmann to Waite Avenue until early May
• 24 ¾ Road remains closed from Apex Avenue to northbound traffic
• Temporary roadway remains in place
• Detours will continue
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Traffic restrictions remain in effect in the D ½ Road corridor.
• D ½ Road remains closed from 29 Road to 30 Road
• San Juan access to D ½ Road is closed
• Drivers should use 29 ½ Road south to D Road
• Open to local traffic only
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Construction impacts continue near Matchett Park.
• Sidewalk along the north side of Patterson Road remains closed between 28 1/4 Road and 28 3/4 Road
• Pedestrian detours remain in place for the remainder of the project
• Lane shifts are expected
• Alternate routes may be advised
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Several central Grand Junction corridors will remain affected by ongoing CDOT work.
• 5th Street reduced to one lane between South Avenue and Colorado Avenue all week
• Single lane and shoulder closures on Ute and Pitkin avenues between 3rd and 6th Streets
• Ute Avenue closures remain ongoing
• 4th Street reduced to one lane between Colorado and Pitkin Avenue
• Business and residential access will remain open
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Drivers should expect continued daytime lane impacts.
• Single right lane closures on the eastbound bridge
• Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
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A new partner project is expected to begin in early May.
• South Broadway and 23 Road roundabout construction is scheduled to start soon
• Additional project details are expected through the City’s partner projects webpage
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With several overlapping infrastructure projects underway, drivers across Grand Junction should anticipate delays, especially along Patterson Road, I-70B, and D ½ Road corridors.
Checking routes ahead of time and allowing additional travel time may help reduce commute disruptions as construction season continues.
