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  "description": "Road construction across Grand Junction is causing closures and delays this week, including impacts on 25 Road, D ½ Road, Colorado Avenue, and I-70B. Drivers should expect detours, reduced lanes, and slower travel times throughout the area.",
  "path": "/grand-junction-road-construction-update-week-of-april-6/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-03T14:52:41.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.westernslopetrellis.com",
  "textContent": "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.\n\n* * *\n\n## 🚧 City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions\n\n### Four Canyons Parkway Project\n\n  * 25 Road is closed from Blichmann to Waite Avenue through early May\n  * The 25 Road and Waite intersection will remain closed through April 8\n  * Temporary roadway is in place\n  * Detours are active\n\n\n\nDrivers should use caution in the area and follow posted detours.\n\n* * *\n\n### D ½ Road Capacity Improvements\n\n  * D ½ Road is closed between 29 Road and 30 Road\n  * Access from San Juan to D ½ is closed\n  * Drivers should detour via 29 ½ Road south to D Road\n  * Open to local traffic only\n\n\n\n* * *\n\n### Patterson Road at Matchett Park\n\n  * Sidewalk closure on the north side of Patterson Road between 28 1/4 and 28 3/4 Roads\n  * Pedestrian detours are in place for the duration of the project\n\n\n\n* * *\n\n### South Broadway and 23 Road Roundabout\n\n  * 23 Road is closed between Broadway and South Broadway\n  * Detours are in place\n\n\n\n* * *\n\n### Lead Waterline Replacement (Downtown)\n\n  * Colorado Avenue is closed between 9th Street and 10th Street\n  * Access remains open to local traffic\n\n\n\n* * *\n\n## 🚦 Non-City Projects with Travel Restrictions\n\n### CDOT I-70B Phase 7 Construction\n\n  * 5th Street reduced to one lane between South Avenue and Colorado Avenue all week\n  * Single lane and shoulder closures on Ute and Pitkin between 3rd and 6th Streets\n  * Ongoing closures on Ute Avenue\n  * 4th Street reduced to one lane between Colorado and Pitkin\n\n\n\nAll business and residential access remains open, but delays are expected.\n\n* * *\n\n### CDOT CO 340 Resurfacing Project\n\n  * Single right lane closures on the eastbound bridge\n  * Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday\n\n\n\n* * *\n\n## ⚠️ What Drivers Should Expect\n\n  * Multiple detours and reduced travel lanes\n  * Slower traffic across key corridors\n  * Increased congestion during peak hours\n\n\n\nMotorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to follow posted signage and use caution in active work zones.",
  "title": "Grand Junction Road Construction Update: Week of April 6",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-03T14:52:42.012Z"
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