Grand Opening: W. Midland Trail and Pedestrian Bridge

On June 15, at 1pm, the City of Glenwood Springs will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the West Midland Trail and Pedestrian Bridge to foot and bicycle traffic. The new bridge crosses over Midland Avenue, between Wulfsohn and Devereux, near I-70 exit 114.

The West Midland Trail is a multi-use, three-quarter-mile long trail segment stretching from Lowe’s to the White Water Park. The project, which includes a section of trail being constructed by RFTA, is intended to provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists from the Glenwood Springs Middle School to downtown Glenwood to use during the Grand Avenue Bridge detour in 2017 and beyond. The trail and bridge were partially funded through a $375,000 Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District grant.

Parking in the area is limited, and those attending are encouraged to park at the RFTA Park and Ride on Wulfsohn Rd. For those wanting to experience the new trail first hand, at 12:30 p.m. there will be a community bike ride from City Hall to the pedestrian bridge.

For more information about Ongoing City Projects, go to www.cogs.us/Projects

Summer Farmer's Markets

Join us every Tuesday and Saturday this summer for local farmer's markets.

Starting June 13, The Glenwood Market will be held each Tuesday, from 4pm to dusk, at Sayre Park.

The Glenwood Springs Saturday Farmer's Market is celebrating it's 30th year in the community, and will be held at the Rite Aid Pharmacy at 15th and Grand, from 8am to 3pm, starting June 24.

Strawberry Days

The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association and Alpine Bank present the 120th Annual Strawberry Days Festival June 16-18, 2017.

Held annually since 1898, Strawberry Days is the oldest, continuously held civic celebration west of the Mississippi River. The festival features live music, kids area, fine arts and crafts, food court, carnival, and a parade down Grand Avenue.

Roadwork Continues

From 6am - 7pm, Midland Avenue will be in an alternating, one-lane configuration from the Exit 114 interchange to 8th Street. Anticipate 15- to 20-minute delays on Midland Avenue during paving operations. This roadwork is expected to take about two weeks to complete. If possible, take a different route or plan extra time into your commute.

From 8pm - 6am each night/morning of Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9, crews will close Eighth Street from Colorado Avenue to Grand Avenue, and from Cooper Avenue to Grand Avenue.