The 7 Peaks Music Festival happening in Villa Grove over the upcoming Labor Day weekend will cause traffic impacts no one of the major highways through the valley.
The Colorado Department of Transportation said a temporary speed reduction will be in place on Highway 285 in the vicinity of Villa Grove throughout the weekend.
Beginning Thursday through Monday, motorists traveling on U.S. 285 will see the speed reduced to 40 miles per hour. CDOT says drivers should use extreme caution while traveling the two-mile stretch of highway through Villa Grove.
Flagging personnel will be present to direct traffic to and from the festival.
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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