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Graduation week to bring extra traffic to one of Grand Junction’s most dangerous intersections
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Five intersections in Grand Junction have recorded the highest number of crashes in Mesa County. Mesa County data shows over 17,000 vehicle-related crashes were reported in Mesa County between 2018 and 2024. People died in 128 of those crashes. The number increases when crash data from 2025 is included.
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GJ City Council pushes back on Urban Trails Committee after bike parking letter
Grand Junction City Council reached consensus during a workshop discussion that it will not appoint a member of the Urban Trails Committee to the Housing Affordability Code Task Force, then went a step further by agreeing to begin drafting a letter outlining expectations for the committee’s role. The discussion...
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Graduation week to bring extra traffic to one of Grand Junction’s most dangerous intersections
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Five intersections in Grand Junction have recorded the highest number of crashes in Mesa County. Mesa County data shows over 17,000 vehicle-related crashes were reported in Mesa County between 2018 and 2024. People died in 128 of those crashes. The number increases when crash data from 2025 is included.
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Historic Grand Junction depot hosts National Train Day as restoration nears
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Grand Junction’s historic Union Depot welcomed hundreds of visitors May 9 for National Train Day as community members celebrated railroad history and the progress being made to restore the century-old building. For years, the depot has only opened to the public on one day...
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Grand Junction Traffic Alert: What to Expect the Week of May 11
Drivers across Grand Junction should plan for multiple road closures, lane shifts, and detours throughout the week of May 11, as several city and state projects continue or ramp up. Here’s what to know before you head out. City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions. Patterson Road Sidewalk...
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Passenger train derailment suspends Amtrak service between Denver, Grand Junction
Hundreds of passengers’ plans were derailed on Wednesday when a train crashed into a tanker truck on Colorado’s Western Slope, damaging the tracks — but not just those on board were affected. The train involved in the crash was the Canyon Spirit, a luxury passenger train operated...
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Gas station near Whitewater opening soon
The Golden Gate Petroleum convenience store on U.S. Highway 50 near Whitewater is projected to open in mid-May. Not only will it be the closest place for Whitewater residents to buy gas, it will serve Krispy Krunchy Chicken. The chicken won’t be available on the first day open. Golden Gate Petroleum Colorado Utah District Manager Adriane Smith-Maloney said serving Krispy Krunchy Chicken usually comes in the second week after a Golden Gate store opens.
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Weekend Road Work Ahead in Mesa County: What Drivers Need to Know
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Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Delays for the Week of May 4
Grand Junction drivers should prepare for another week of road closures, lane reductions, sidewalk detours, and ongoing construction projects across several major corridors. From Patterson Road and Four Canyons Parkway to I-70B and Highway 340, multiple city and state projects are expected to impact commutes throughout the week. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use caution in work zones, and follow posted detours.
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Motor vehicle fire causes lane closure on I-70
UPDATE (Sunday):. FRUITA, Colo. (KJCT) — The Lower Valley Fire District (LVFD) has released more information on Saturday’s motor vehicle fire that caused a lane disruption on I-70. LVFD said fire crews, alongside the Fruita Police Department and Colorado Department of Transportation, responded to a pickup truck that...
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I-70 resurfacing project to begin in Rulison area
RULISON, Colo. (KJCT) — Drivers should expect delays in the Rulison area next week. The Colorado Department of Transportation said crews are starting a resurfacing project along I-70 from Rulison to West Rifle. The project will improve about five miles of road with asphalt leveling, guardrail placement, bridge repairs...
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Montrose Traffic Alert: Hillcrest and Locust Intersection Closing April 30 for Final Paving
Drivers in Montrose should plan for temporary traffic impacts Thursday as contractors complete final asphalt patching at a key intersection on the city’s north side. The intersection of North Hillcrest Road (6600 Road) and Locust Road will be fully closed from 9 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. City officials say the closure is necessary to safely complete final paving work in the area.
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Grand Junction Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Delays for the Week of April 27
Drivers across Grand Junction should plan for closures, lane reductions, and detours as multiple city and state projects continue. Here’s what to expect. City of Grand Junction Projects With Travel Restrictions. Four Canyons Parkway Project. 25 Road is closed from Blichmann Avenue to Waite Avenue through early May. 24...
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Projects Affecting Traffic for the Week of April 27, 2026
City of Grand Junction Projects with Travel Restrictions. 25 Rd. will be closed from Blichmann to Waite Ave. until early May. 24 ¾ Rd. will be closed from Apex Ave. to the northbound traffic. Temporary roadway in place, use caution. Detours will be in place. D 1/2 Rd. Capacity...