Drivers should expect extended lane closures along South Midland seven days a week, according to Bryana Starbuck, Glenwood Springs public information officer.
South Midland motorists should plan for lane closures Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In an email, Starbuck said the South Midland project is generally tracking well.
The rebuilding of the South Midland Avenue corridor is an 18-month reconstruction project. Construction started in 2020 and is expected to wrap up in summer of 2020.
This stretch of roadway is prone to potholes, intersections have poor sight lines, the corridor experiences regular rockfall events and there are gaps in pedestrian infrastructure and traffic volumes are on the rise. Approximately one-third of Glenwood Springs residents use this corridor. Global supply chain issues have been a challenge across projects,” she said. “With the work schedule over the next six weeks, construction crews are on track to get necessary road work completed ahead of the start of the school year. This work includes the east sidewalk for pedestrian and bike access and the bus turnaround location for Sopris Elementary.”