The Salida Public Works Department has multiple capital projects underway.

This includes numerous work locations for reconstruction, utility related improvements, and improvements to sidewalk, curb and gutter, and crosswalks.

B Street reconstruction and improvements adjacent to Poncha Boulevard and 3rd Street have generally been completed with some landscaping work remaining. I Street reconstruction between Sackett Avenue and 1st Street is anticipated to be paved and completed within the next week. Other sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement along 1st and Street and Park Ave. are expected to continue but will be weather dependent.

The Low Zone Waterline replacement project is initiating this week along US-50 from County Road 111 (Sonic / Walmart) and extends approximately ¼ mile to the east on the south side of the highway. One lane of US-50 eastbound traffic will be closed, however, access is to remain open to adjacent properties. In upcoming weeks this project will continue south along County Road 111 up to Buck Run Road.

The stormwater capital project designed to improve runoff water quality from town streets before discharging into the Arkansas River is expected to start the week of October 11th. This work will be located in the northwest corner of Riverside Park along F St and may impact the park access at this location. This work is expected to take several weeks to complete.  

We look forward to improving our City streetscapes, utility resiliency, and water quality enhancements with the completion of these projects.

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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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