Grand Junction Road Construction Update: Week of April 6

Drivers across Grand Junction should expect multiple road closures, detours, and lane reductions this week as several city and state projects continue. Impacts range from neighborhood-level closures to major corridor slowdowns.

🚧 City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions

Four Canyons Parkway Project

• 25 Road is closed from Blichmann to Waite Avenue through early May
• The 25 Road and Waite intersection will remain closed through April 8
• Temporary roadway is in place
• Detours are active

Drivers should use caution in the area and follow posted detours.

D ½ Road Capacity Improvements

• D ½ Road is closed between 29 Road and 30 Road
• Access from San Juan to D ½ is closed
• Drivers should detour via 29 ½ Road south to D Road
• Open to local traffic only

Patterson Road at Matchett Park

• Sidewalk closure on the north side of Patterson Road between 28 1/4 and 28 3/4 Roads
• Pedestrian detours are in place for the duration of the project

South Broadway and 23 Road Roundabout

• 23 Road is closed between Broadway and South Broadway
• Detours are in place

Lead Waterline Replacement (Downtown)

• Colorado Avenue is closed between 9th Street and 10th Street
• Access remains open to local traffic

🚦 Non-City Projects with Travel Restrictions

CDOT I-70B Phase 7 Construction

• 5th Street reduced to one lane between South Avenue and Colorado Avenue all week
• Single lane and shoulder closures on Ute and Pitkin between 3rd and 6th Streets
• Ongoing closures on Ute Avenue
• 4th Street reduced to one lane between Colorado and Pitkin

All business and residential access remains open, but delays are expected.

CDOT CO 340 Resurfacing Project

• Single right lane closures on the eastbound bridge
• Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday

⚠️ What Drivers Should Expect

• Multiple detours and reduced travel lanes
• Slower traffic across key corridors
• Increased congestion during peak hours

Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to follow posted signage and use caution in active work zones.