7/9/2010 1:28 PM
There have been several letters to the editor and chatter about Aspen
City Council’s decision to “close down” Power Plant Road. Many of the letters
have contained inaccurate information, starting with the assertion that the
road is closed to travelers.
Power Plant Road is open. What has been limited this summer
by City Council is left turns onto Cemetery Lane from Power Plant Road from 3
to 6 p.m.
Power Plant remains open to those who wish to exit town and
travel downvalley via McClain Flats. What the restriction does is inhibit
drivers from cutting in front of other vehicles on Highway 82.
The decision to restrict this “cutting in line” phenomenon
is an experiment. Council is looking to see if it keeps traffic moving better
on Highway 82 (without all those cars coming onto 82 from the Cemetery Lane
intersection) and if it reduces traffic through the adjacent neighborhood. At
the end of the summer, the City will review the results and see what
worked/what didn’t.
In the mean time, feel free to share your thoughts on the
matter with staff and Aspen City Council at stayonmain@ci.aspen.co.us. Also,
please note that certain construction projects this summer may result in
one-way traffic and delays on Power Plant Road for short periods of time.
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