A water main break has closed 1^st Street/Highway 291 in downtown Salida between G Street to I Street.

This section of highway will be closed starting today and will remain closed through Thursday. 

Local traffic can take Sackett Avenue and 2^nd Street as alternate routes. Through traffic should use the Highway 285/50 route through Poncha Springs while Highway 291 is closed. 

However, motorists will encounter delays on U.S. 50/285 in Poncha Springs this week. 

Utility work will be performed just north of the 50/285 and West Poncha Avenue intersection.  You can expect periodic stops and interruptions of the operation of the traffic light signal.  A 10 foot width limit will be in place. 

Motorists are urged to slow down and follow the direction of flagging personnel. 

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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