US 6 Palisade Intersection Improvements to begin Jan. 19

Project Announcement

Jan. 7, 2026 - Northwestern Colorado - Public encouraged to attend Jan. 14 Open House

Palisade — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor KSK, LLC, of Grand Junction, invite the public to an open house to view plans for the US Highway 6 Palisade Intersection Improvements Project which is scheduled to begin Jan. 19, 2026, with an estimated completion in October 2026.

The open house will be held on Jan. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Palisade Recreation Center Gymnasium at 711 Iowa Avenue in Palisade.

This safety improvement project on US 6 from Rupp Avenue to Iowa Avenue (Mile Point 42 to 43) includes:

  • Reconstructing the US 6/Elberta Avenue intersection into a concrete modern roundabout
  • Re-configuring the US 6/Iowa Avenue intersection
  • Constructing sidewalks between Rupp and Iowa Avenues
  • Modifying or eliminating existing frontage roads, including converting two-way roads to one-way roads to improve multi-modal access (bicycles and pedestrians)
  • Anticipated reconstruction of approximately 500 feet of US 6 near the Elberta Avenue intersection

Improvements will address safety and operational concerns at the existing US 6 and frontage road intersections at Rupp Avenue (37 1/10 Road), Elberta Avenue and Iowa Avenue, due to their proximity.

Roundabouts improve traffic flow and significantly reduce intersection wait times by minimizing or eliminating stops. They also increase safety and significantly reduce severe crashes.

Project team members will be available at the open house on Jan. 14 to discuss the project and answer questions.

The graphic representation shows the areas along US 6 in Palisade where construction will take place and what the final configuration will look like.
The graphic representation shows the areas along US 6 in Palisade where construction will take place and what the final configuration will look like.

Project Information

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  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
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