This project will reconstruct the intersection at 5TH street and grand avenue, extending from 4TH street to approximately 200 feet north of the 5TH street intersection on grand avenue

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Town of Paonia $1,884,901 on July 20, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933) to reconstruct the intersection at 5th Street and Grand Avenue in Paonia, Colorado. The work extends from 4th Street to approximately 200 feet north of the 5th Street intersection on Grand Avenue and includes installing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA-compliant curb ramps; extending sidewalks to connect with existing sidewalks; painting crosswalks; and installing rectangular rapid flashing beacon pedestrian signals. The project will also add grooved pavement to alert traffic to reduced speed limits and school crossings. Performance occurs in Paonia, Colorado, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028. The award is classified as a Project Grant, with funds obligated through reimbursement.

The work will include installing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA-compliant curb ramps. Sidewalks will be extended to connect with existing sidewalks, crosswalks will be painted, and rrfb pedestrian signals will be installed. Grooved pavement will also be added to alert traffic to reduced speed limits and school crossings.