CO 65 and CO 330 Grand Junction Chip Seal

About the Project:

The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner, United Companies, began a chip seal project on May 13 on Colorado Highway 65 and Colorado Highway 330. The work takes place on CO 65 from Mile Point 48 to MP 61.376 (the Interstate 70 Exit 49 interchange to 1.5 miles south of the Town of Mesa) and on CO 330 from MP 0-11.394 (the intersection of CO 330 and CO 65 to the Town of Collbran). Work includes a chip seal, fog coat and pavement markings. Drivers should anticipate work on both highways and plan their trips accordingly.

Project Benefits

Improved drivability and increased lifespan of the highway surface.

Work Schedule:

• Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Motorists should plan for one-lane alternating traffic guided by a pilot car with potential 20-minute delays and reduced speed limits through the work zone
• It is imperative for motorists to drive the posted speed limit through the work zone and leave plenty of space between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them to avoid loose material from kicking up
• The project is expected to be complete by early July 2024

Traffic Impacts:

• A pilot car will lead vehicles through the work zone. Pilot cars are specially marked so you can tell them apart from other construction vehicles.
• The pilot car driver:
  • Will not start a pass through the work zone until it is safe to do so
  • Knows which lanes to use
  • Maintains a safe speed
  • Coordinates with construction equipment and haul trucks
  • Pulls off the road at the end of a work zone to allow traffic to continue on their way
• Signs will be posted to alert motorists to the closures and available detour routes
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures