Progress to Orchard Mesa Check Piping 38 Road Bike and Pedestrian Project planning

Planning for the Orchard Mesa Check Piping 38 Road Bike and Pedestrian Project continues, as the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter to the Colorado Water Conservation Board committing a 50% match of $1.78 million for the project during the Oct. 21 public hearing. 

The Colorado Water Conservation Board approved a Colorado Water Plan Grant for the Project, and to receive the grant agreement, Mesa County was required to submit a letter to the Colorado Water Conservation Board committing to the required 50% match.

Why this project matters:

• Protects our water resources. Installing two 96-inch pipes to replace the aging open channel will increase efficiency and conserve water for local agriculture, families and the Colorado River system.
• Improves safety and access. The new piping will make it possible to build a much-needed bike and pedestrian path over the pipes, providing a safer connection for people traveling along 38 Road between Palisade and East Orchard Mesa.
• Supports the Fruit & Wine Byway. 38 Road is part of this popular route, used by residents and visitors to access local vineyards, orchards and businesses.

You can access more information about this project on our website at mesacounty.us.