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Ouray, state eye pedestrian improvements
Colorado West Jeep Rentals & Tours owners Jeff and Kathy Lindberg, left, discuss plans to improve pedestrian crossings on Main Street in Ouray with PST Engineering owner Steve Pavlick during an open house at the Ouray Community Center on June 5. About 20 people showed up to learn more about the project, which will also include dedicated crossings by the Visitor Center and the ATV parking area leading to County Road 361. Mike Wiggins — Ouray County Plaindealer
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By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com, on June 12, 2024
Ouray, state eye pedestrian improvements

Ouray residents and business owners got their first look last week at a series of planned improvements intended to make it easier for pedestrians to cross Main Street at three locations and U.S. Highway 550 at the south end of town.

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