Grand Junction drivers should expect road closures, lane shifts, and detours the week of May 11. Projects include Patterson Road, Crosby Avenue, and I-70B construction. Plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution in active work zones across the city.
Drivers across Grand Junction should plan for multiple road closures, lane shifts, and detours throughout the week of May 11, as several city and state projects continue or ramp up.
Here’s what to know before you head out.
• Shoulder closures and lane shifts at Patterson Rd. and 25 Rd.
• Use caution and follow posted traffic control
• Expect delays and allow extra travel time
• Intersection of 25 Rd. and Patterson Rd. under limited closure
• Closure began Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. and continues through Monday, May 11 at 7 a.m.
• Single lanes remain open throughout
Additional impacts:
• 25 Rd. closed from Blichmann to Waite Ave. until early May
• 24 ¾ Rd. closed from Apex Ave. to northbound traffic
• Temporary roadway in place
• Detours active
• D ½ Rd. closed between 29 Rd. and 30 Rd.
• No access from San Juan to D ½ Rd.
• Use 29 ½ Rd. south to D Rd. as a detour
• Local traffic only in the area
• North sidewalk closed between 28 1/4 Rd. and 28 3/4 Rd.
• Pedestrian detours in place
• Lane shifts expected
• Drivers should consider alternate routes
• Crosby Ave. closed from West Main St. to American Way through September
• Open to local traffic only
• Road closed between Unaweep Ave. and Highway 50 during working hours
• Detours in place
• Follow traffic control directions
• Hermosa Ave. closed between 12th St. and 13th St.
• Detours in place
• Local traffic access only
• 5th St. reduced to one lane between South Ave. and Colorado Ave.
• Lane and shoulder closures on Ute Ave. and Pitkin Ave. between 3rd and 6th Streets
• Ongoing closures on Ute Ave.
• 4th St. reduced to one lane between Colorado Ave. and Pitkin Ave.
• Business and residential access remains open
• Single right lane closures on the eastbound bridge
• Work hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
• New project begins May 11
• Additional impacts expected as construction gets underway
Across the city, travelers should plan for:
• Lane reductions and shifting traffic patterns
• Active construction zones with workers present
• Detours and temporary road configurations
• Increased travel times, especially during peak hours
With multiple overlapping projects underway, the week of May 11 will bring continued disruptions across key corridors in Grand Junction.
If possible, plan ahead, allow extra time, and stay alert when traveling through construction zones.
