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🚧 Traffic Alert Update: Utility Repair Work Along Lincoln Park Roadways
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. As part of ongoing utility repair efforts, travelers in Lincoln Park should be advised that both shoulders are closed between Fallwell Court and Rosedale Lane from Mile Point 1.6 to Mile Point 2. The closure will persist until today at approximately 4:00 PM MDT. The specific timeline for this repair work is April 19th, starting at 8:00 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM on the same day. Motorists are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays and ensure the safety of the workers present on site.
Demolition of Return to Nature Funeral Home complete
(PENROSE, Colo.) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, where nearly 200 bodies were discovered in October 2023, was completed over the weekend. In an update, the EPA said the demolition was completed on Saturday, April 20, after extensive mitigation and disinfecting operations were conducted to ensure […]
🚧 Road Construction Update: Lane Closure on 8th Street in Penrose, CO on April 15
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local residents and commuters should be advised that due to road construction, there will be a right lane closure on 8th Street in Penrose between 4th Avenue and CO 120. Specifically, the closure will affect the area from Mile Point 14 to Mile Point 12.76. The construction is scheduled to take place for the entirety of April 15, 2024, beginning at 12:00AM MDT and concluding at approximately 11:59PM MDT. Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly for potential delays or to seek alternative routes during this timeframe. The construction activity is part of a one-day project aimed at improving the local infrastructure. Please observe all posted signage and instructions from road crew personnel to ensure safety for both the workers and the traveling public.
🚧 Road Maintenance Update: Alternating Traffic Between M Street and R Street on CO 120
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. An update for travelers in Fremont County, road maintenance operations are underway on CO 120 between M Street and R Street in Penrose, affecting the segment from Mile Point 5.5 to Mile Point 6.5. The current traffic pattern involves alternating traffic flow, and drivers are advised to proceed with caution and adhere to slower speeds to ensure safety. The adjustment to usual traffic conditions could impact travel times, so commuters are recommended to allow additional time for their journeys or seek alternate routes if possible.
Demolition completed at Penrose funeral home
PENROSE, Colo. (KRDO) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the removal of the Penrose funeral home, Return to Nature, where almost 200 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored. The EPA says that work concluded on April 20, 2024. According to the EPA, the building materials and foundation were disinfected, demolished, and transferred off-site The post Demolition completed at Penrose funeral home appeared first on KRDO.
Federal investigation into private equity hospital staffing, patient care in Southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is investigating private equity-owned hospital staffing companies after receiving dozens of complaints from physicians across the country claiming they put their bottom line above patient care. On April 1, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) sent multiple letters to private equity-owned The post Federal investigation into private equity hospital staffing, patient care in Southern Colorado appeared first on KRDO.
Water service restored at Cañon City CDOC facility
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — Water service was successfully restored at the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) East Cañon Complex on Saturday, April 6. The water was shut off at the facility on Thursday, April 4, due to a leak, and the CDOC previously had estimated that water would be restored in three to four days. […]
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