MESA COUNTY, CO — Safety and infrastructure upgrades along Orchard Avenue are moving into the construction phase following the approval of a nearly $4 million contract.
On April 28, the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners approved a $3,937,740.95 construction contract for Phase 1 of the Orchard Avenue Safety and Connectivity Project.
Project Highlights Include:
- Roadway Reconstruction: Approximately 1,885 feet of full roadway reconstruction.
- New Roundabout: Construction of a roundabout at 31 Road designed to improve traffic flow and reduce conflict points for drivers.
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Replacement of an aging culvert and a pedestrian bridge over Lewis Wash to improve drainage capacity and long-term reliability.
The work is the first step in a larger, multi-phase effort aimed at enhancing safety and connectivity along the Orchard Avenue corridor.
While Phase 1 represents a nearly $4 million investment, Mesa County’s local contribution is approximately $3 million. Across all three planned phases of the broader project, the county’s share makes up about 12 percent of the total cost. The remaining funds are secured through state and federal grants, including the CDOT Revitalizing Main Street Grant and the FHWA BUILD Grant.
Construction is expected to begin in July 2026.