This project will replace approximately 1.75 miles of rural roadway with a multimodal, complete street throughout which includes, but is not limited to, stormwater improvements, utility relocations,…

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Mesa County $3,164,771.83 on February 4, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Investments (BUILD) program to replace approximately 1.75 miles of rural roadway in Grand Junction, Colorado with a multimodal, complete street. Work is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2028.

The project includes stormwater improvements, utility relocations, curb and gutter installations, new pavement with 11-foot lanes plus 4-foot paved shoulders for bicycles, a new 5-foot sidewalk on the south side and a 10-foot shared-use path on the north side, construction of a roundabout at the intersection of 31 Road to replace the current two-way stop configuration, upgraded transit stops with concrete pads and benches, replacement of an aging culvert and pedestrian bridge over the Lewis Wash with a widened box culvert, and replacement of the Highline Canal Bridge to accommodate ADA access. The award is structured as a reimbursement grant with funds available for obligation through September 30, 2028, and expenditure through September 30, 2033.

This project will replace approximately 1.75 miles of rural roadway with a multimodal, complete street throughout which includes, but is not limited to, stormwater improvements, utility relocations, curb/gutter installations, new pavement with 11' lanes plus 4' paved shoulders for bicycles, new 5' sidewalk on the south side and a 10' shared use path of the north side, construction of a roundabout at the intersection of 31 road to replace the current two-way stop configuration, upgrade transit stops with concrete pads and benches, replacement of an aging culvert and pedestrian bridge over the lewis wash with a widened box culvert, and replacement of the highline canal bridge to accommodate ADA access.