Montrose will begin major street maintenance projects June 1 on 6700 Road and North Nevada Avenue. The work includes paving, sidewalk replacement, ADA upgrades, and roadway improvements that will bring temporary closures, detours, and traffic delays throughout the week.
Montrose motorists should prepare for traffic impacts beginning Monday, June 1, as the City of Montrose launches two major street maintenance projects as part of its 2026 capital improvement program.
Work will take place on 6700 Road and North Nevada Avenue, bringing temporary road closures, detours, and access restrictions as crews complete pavement improvements and sidewalk upgrades.
City officials are encouraging drivers to plan ahead and use alternate routes whenever possible.
The most significant traffic impact this week will occur on 6700 Road, which will be closed to through traffic between U.S. Highway 50 and LaSalle Road beginning Monday.
Crews will perform several pavement maintenance treatments, including milling work at intersections, asphalt leveling, and a new asphalt overlay.
While local access will be maintained with the assistance of flaggers, motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible.
The city expects paving operations on 6700 Road to be completed by June 5, weather permitting.
A second project will begin Monday on North Nevada Avenue between Main Street and North 2nd Street.
The work includes replacement of deteriorated curb and gutter sections, sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and valley pans ahead of a larger roadway resurfacing project planned later this year.
Construction will move north in rolling segments, beginning at Main Street and progressing toward North 2nd Street.
Once concrete improvements are completed, the roadway will reopen to traffic until the future mill-and-overlay phase begins.
Residents and businesses along North Nevada Avenue should prepare for temporary access limitations during construction.
No on-street parking will be permitted within active work zones, and driveway access may be restricted during daily construction hours, generally between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
City officials say the restrictions are necessary to allow crews to safely complete the concrete replacement work.
A separate closure for roadway resurfacing on North Nevada Avenue between Main Street and North 9th Street will be announced at a later date.
The projects mark the beginning of Montrose's larger capital street maintenance program for 2026.
Roadway maintenance projects such as overlays, sidewalk replacements, and ADA upgrades are intended to preserve existing infrastructure, improve accessibility, and extend the life of city streets.
Officials are asking drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to follow all posted detours and exercise caution around active construction zones.
Residents with questions about the projects can contact City of Montrose Civil Engineer Ryan Cushenan at 970-240-1485 or by email at rcushenan@ci.montrose.co.us.
Additional project updates and information about other city infrastructure projects are available through the MoveMo transportation program.
