Night work begins this month on US 6/North Avenue resurfacing project

Travel Advisory

May 17, 2022 - Northwestern Colorado

Mesa County - The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor United Companies will soon begin a resurfacing project on US Highway 6/North Avenue in Grand Junction. The project is located on North Ave. between 1st St. and I-70B (Mile Points 30-34), and work is anticipated to begin Sunday, May 22, or soon after. Crews will work at night in an effort to limit impacts to businesses and motorists. Traffic volumes along the roadway are lower at night.

Once complete, the project will improve the drivability for motorists on this busy thoroughfare in Mesa County. Project work includes access improvements with raised median curb replacement and installation, ADA ramp construction, curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements. Improvements also include full-width overlay paving of this four-mile stretch of highway, traffic signal conduit improvements, and drainage, signage and striping. Work is anticipated to end in mid November.

Work is scheduled Sunday-Friday, 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Motorists should expect minimal delays through the work zone. The posted speed limit through the work zone is 30 mph. One lane of travel in each direction will always be maintained. Through lanes will be the outside travel lanes on North Avenue while median construction is being performed. Some limited daytime work is possible. Drivers should anticipate some restrictions to left hand turn movements within the work zone. There is a 10’ width restriction in place for freight and commercial vehicles. Freight and commercial motor vehicles are encouraged to use alternate routes around the project limits.

Utility work in the area is ongoing and will be taking place throughout the day.

The project is one of three CDOT roadway improvement projects along the US 6 corridor in Mesa County during the 2022 construction season. Please see below for a map of all three projects. The other two projects are the US 6/Clifton Reconstruction project planned for fall of 2022, and the US 6 & CO 141 Resurfacing project (anticipated to be complete by July 2022).

Traffic Impacts

  • Work is scheduled Sunday-Friday, 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
  • Motorists should expect minimal delays through the work zone. The posted speed limit through the work zone is 30 mph.
  • One lane of travel in each direction will always be maintained, the through lanes will be the outside travel lanes on North Avenue while median construction is being performed. Some limited daytime work is possible. Drivers should anticipate some restrictions to left hand turn movements within the work zone.
  • There is a 10’ width restriction in place for freight and commercial vehicles. Freight and CMV are encouraged to use alternate routes around the project limits.
  • Utility work in the area is ongoing and will be taking place throughout the day.
  • For information about the original design of this project, please visit codot.gov/projects/us6-north-avenue-improvements

Night work schedule US 6 Grand Junction projects

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Know Before You Go

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:

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.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • 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.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!

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