CDOT begins culvert project in the Redlands

MESA & GARFIELD COUNTIES — Starting Dec. 10, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Mountain Valley Contracting Inc. will implement minor culvert improvements on Colorado Highway 340 and Colorado Highway 139 to improve the flow of stormwater drainage. The work will improve the flow of stormwater drainage through two unnamed systems under CO 340 (Broadway). An improved drainage system has many important benefits, including safety and preventing flooding. The project is expected to continue through mid June.

Work is scheduled to begin Dec. 10, on CO 340 along Mile Points 11 and 12 (between Canary Ln. and Dressle Dr.). This location is west of downtown Grand Junction and near the Redlands Community Center. 

Project Schedule

Work is scheduled to begin Dec. 10 and is expected to last until mid June. Normal working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Travel Impacts

• Please be aware that the Mesa County Phase III Project is also taking place in the same area from High Pointe Dr. to W Scenic Dr.
• Motorists can expect minimal traffic impacts with occasional single lane closures. The bike path will have occasional stops with possible dismount and walking your bike through the work.
• Project will have a holiday shutdown from Dec. 24 to Jan. 4

Project & Travel Information

For additional information about this project, contact the project team. 

• Project hotline: 970-639-1163
• Project email: [email protected]
• Project web page:  https://www.codot.gov/projects/garfield-mesa-co-culvert-rehab

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org 
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
• See scheduled lane closures: https://maps.cotrip.org/list/events?show=roadWork
• Connect with us on social media: Twitter @coloradodot and Facebook facebook.com/coloradodot

Remember: Slow for the Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Be patient!

Whole System. Whole Safety. 

In early 2019, CDOT announced its Whole System — Whole Safety initiative to heighten safety awareness. This initiative takes a systematic, statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization's operations. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. The program has one simple mission—to get everyone home safely.