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Posted on: June 30, 2023[ARCHIVED] Projects Affecting Traffic for the Week of July 3, 2023

City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
Annual Street Chipseal Program
Delays can be expected at the following locations:
Wed. 7/5
- Unaweep Ave. from Hwy. 50 to 27 Rd.
- 1st St. from Ouray Ave. to North Ave.
Thur. 7/6
- Lorey Dr. from 1st St. to Overlook Dr.
- Overlook Dr. from Lilac Ln. to Lorey Dr.
- Poplar Dr. north of Lorey Dr.
- Lilac Ln. from 1st St. to Overlook Dr.
- Ella Ct. north of Ridgewood Ln.
- Ella St. from Ridgewood Ln. to Lorey Dr.
- Ridgewood Ln. west of Ella Ct.
- Idella Ct. north of Ridgewood Ln.
- Knollwood Ln. north of Ridgewood Ln.
- W Wellington Ave. from Ella Ct. to 1st St.
- 25 ¾ Rd. from Patterson Rd. to W. Park Dr.
- W. Park Dr. from 25 ¾ Rd. to 1st St.
- Knollwood Ln. south of W. Park Dr.
- Meander Ct. south of W. Park Dr.
- Meander Dr. from Patterson Rd. to W. Park Dr.
- Cider Mill Rd. south of Patterson Rd.
24 Road and G Road – Traffic Roundabout Project
- Eastbound lanes of G Rd. will be closed between 24 Rd. & 24 ½ Rd thru 7/14
- Be aware of the posted 15 mph speed limit around 24 Rd. and G Rd. temporary roundabout
- Continue to see lane shifts on 24 Rd. from I-70 to Leland Ave.
- Moderate traffic delays can be expected
- Access to Canyon View Park, Golden Gate Petroleum & Community Hospital will always be maintained
Sewer Replacement Project (Orchard Mesa)
- Unaweep Ave. is closed @ Holly Ln.
- A well-marked detour route is in place
- Resident access will always be provided
- Anticipated Completion – Late August
Waterline Replacement Project
- 18th St. and 19th St. between Elm Ave. and Orchard Ave. is closed to thru traffic
- Resident access will be maintained
- Anticipated completion – October 2023
Non-City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions
Fiber Optic Construction– Highline Internet Service Provider
- Lane shift for eastbound traffic only, F ½ Rd. from Avalon Dr. to 31 ½ Rd.
- Expect delays
S. Broadway between 23 Rd. & Easter Hill Dr.– Private Development
- Utility work along with new curb, gutter & sidewalk construction will take place throughout the summer
- Expect intermittent road closures with well-marked detours
- Resident access will be provided
Landfill Access Road Improvement Project
- Estimated Starting date: Mid July
- Work hours: Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Traffic may be reduced to alternating one lane traffic
- Expect up to 10-minute delays
- The landfill will be open regular hours during the project