Grand Junction Road Work Is Everywhere: Here’s the Latest

If your daily drive takes you through Grand Junction—or even Montrose—this week, there's a good chance you'll run into orange cones, lane shifts, or full road closures.

While all of these projects are designed to improve traffic flow and safety in the long run, they could slow you down if you don't expect them. Here's a quick look at the six construction zones most likely to affect commutes this week.

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US 50 Construction Is Slowing Traffic in Montrose

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In Montrose, expect slower traffic on East Main Street as CDOT is replacing a culvert beneath US 50. Traffic has been shifted into head-to-head single-lane travel through the construction zone. Work is taking place weekdays, generally from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and delays are possible during this time.

Four Canyons Parkway Construction Is Reshaping North Grand Junction

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Four Canyons Parkway Project: Portions of 25 Road remain closed between Flat Top Lane/Foresight Circle and Blichmann Avenue, while F 1/4 Road is closed to through. If you're commuting through north Grand Junction, Patterson Road and 24 Road are generally the best alternatives.

D 1/2 Road Improvements Mean One More Route to Avoid

To the southeast, Grand Junction should expect detours around the D 1/2 Road capacity improvement project. D 1/2 Road remains closed between 29 Road and 30 Road, including the San Juan Street intersection, while crews expand roadway capacity. Local access is maintained, but traffic should plan on using D Road.

Lane Restrictions Continue Through Downtown Grand Junction

Grand Junction I-70 Roadwork: What to Expect Downtown

If you're driving through downtown, travel is slower on Ute and Pitkin avenues. Construction has reduced portions of 4th Street, 5th Street, Ute Avenue, and Pitkin Avenue to single-lane traffic as crews complete improvements tied to the I-70 Business Loop project. 

Overnight Highway 340 Work Could Slow Redlands Traffic

Highway 340 in Grand Junction Will Slow You Down

Nighttime travelers should plan when using Highway 340 near Redlands. Bridge work between Redlands Parkway and Grand Avenue continues overnight, with lane closures scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Drivers heading to or from late shifts, the airport, or St. Mary's Medical Center should expect reduced speeds and brief delays until work is complete.

Roundabout Construction Continues at 23 Road and Broadway

Roadwork at 23 Road and Broadway remains active, with Alcove Drive closed and traffic detoured via Vista Grande Road. Highway 340 will keep you on your toes this month with reduced speeds and changing traffic patterns.