US 6 Palisade Intersection Improvements

Project Announcement

Due to extended utility work, construction rescheduled to begin Jan. 26, 2026. Work and traffic impact updates to follow late next week.

About the Project

This safety improvement project on US 6 in Palisade, Colorado (MP 42.45 to 43.01, Rupp Avenue to Iowa Avenue) 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 frontage roads to one-way to improve multi-modal access (bicycles and pedestrians)
  • Anticipated reconstruction of approximately 500 feet of US 6 near the Elberta Avenue intersection

Other significant improvements include storm drain, water quality and signing and pavement marking improvements.

Work this Week & Lane Closures for US 6 Palisade Intersection Improvements

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $7.1 million
  • Contractor: KSK LLC
  • Timeline: January 2026 to October 2026
  • Location: US 6
    • Nearest Town/City: Palisade
    • Mile Point(s): MP 42.45 to MP 43.01
    • County: Mesa

Project Benefits

  • Improve safety and operational concerns with the existing configuration of US 6 and the following frontage road intersections due to their close proximity to each other:
    • Rupp Avenue (37 1/10 Road)
    • Elberta Avenue
    • Iowa Avenue 
  • Improve traffic flow
  • Significantly reduce intersection wait times by minimizing or eliminating stops
  • Increase safety
  • Reduce severe crashes by eliminating left turns across traffic

Work Schedule

  • Work is expected to be completed late October 2026
  • Work hours will be Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Traffic Impacts

  • During some phases of construction, full road closures with detour routes will be in place
  • Business access will remain open
  • Please be aware of construction vehicles. entering and exiting the work area
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures