West Midland to be CLOSED
over night on Oct. 13The City is anticipating traffic impacts to west Midland on Oct.13-14 as crews place a 120-foot long pedestrian bridge crossing of Midland Avenue, just south of the railroad bridge. The bridge is part of construction of the West Midland Multi-Use Path intended to provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists from the Glenwood Springs Middle School to downtown Glenwood to use during the Grand Avenue Bridge detour in 2017 and beyond. - A one-lane configuration on west Midland will be set up starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 to allow for crane set up.
- Full closure of the road from Devereux Road to Wulfsohn Road will begin at 8 p.m. and last until 6 a.m. the following day, Friday, October 14.
- During this time, motorists will need to use Devereux Road, 27th Street, I-70 or U.S. Highway 6. (Motorists using Midland Ave. from 8th Street to 27th Street are asked to drive carefully. The speed limit is 25mph along Midland Ave. from 8th Street to 27th Street.)
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8th Street Bridge CLOSURE Oct. 8-18Crews have begun construction on the right turn lane at the intersection of 8th and Midland Avenue. 8th Street remains open to traffic in both directions, but the right turn lane pocket will be closed for two weeks. A full closure of the 8th Street Bridge is scheduled for Oct. 8-Oct.18. During this time, motorists are asked to use Exit 116 or the Grand Avenue Bridge as alternate routes. |
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For more information, contact Jenn Ooton, Public Information Officer, 970-384-6404 or jenn.ooton@cogs.us |
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