Mesa County Public Works announced plans for a full reconstruction and improvement project on B 1/2 Road, spanning two miles between 30 Road and 32 Road. The corridor was highlighted during Mesa County’s recent Community Survey as a priority area requiring significant repairs, the county said in a news release.

Following a joint site evaluation done by Mesa County Road and Bridge personnel and county engineering staff, initial assessments considered short-term repairs targeting the severely degraded section east of 31 Road, which would cost an estimated $300,000. However, the Mesa County Public Works team determined that consolidating available Highway Users Tax Fund resources with Capital Improvement Plan funding would yield a more sustainable, long-term solution, the news release said.

Rather than executing piecemeal repairs, Public Works is prioritizing a comprehensive $2 million project covering the entire two-mile stretch. Scope of work for the comprehensive plan includes targeted structural reconstruction of bad sections, shoulder widening to enhance safety, and a full asphalt overlay.

The project has been incorporated into the recommended six-year Capital Improvement Plan budget submitted to the Mesa County Commission for approval later this year. Engineering design work is scheduled to begin in 2027 with construction following in 2028.