The link below has info on all the highway closures, bus reroutings, etc., for the first Presdential Debate, being held at DU on Wednesday night.
I'm still trying to figure out whose brilliant idea it was to select the venue, if it was going to lead to this level of disruption — and, once that level was identified, why the venue wasn't changed. This is just nuts.
'On the evening of Wednesday, October 3, Interstate 25 will be completely closed in both directions from the Santa Fe Drive (US 85) interchange to the Hampden Avenue (US 285) interchange for the 2012 presidential debate at the University of Denver. Although all closures, dates and times are subject to change, it is anticipated that the six-mile portion of I-25 will be closed from approximately 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Federal authorities requested the closure to help ensure safety during the presidential debate.
“We recognize that motorists traveling through the area will experience some delay and inconvenience,” said CDOT Executive Director Don Hunt. “We are working with multiple agencies on the local, state and federal level to do everything possible to keep those delays to a minimum.”
Mr. Hunt is a master of understatement. This is going to have a massive impact for anyone working anywhere south of I-70, as folks try to work around this. I-25 is the major freeway artery north-south in Denver and the Front Range. To close a key part of it for 5-6 hours, starting in rush hour, is just plain stupid.
I'd considered going into the office anyway, since on that day of the week, I usually take the SW light rail line which wouldn't go near this. That said, it's still going to be something of a mess, so I'll be telecommuting.
More from the RTD here: http://www3.rtd-denver.com/elbert/news/index.cfm?id=3110
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Interstate 25 to close for 2012 Presidential Debate at University of Denver — CDOT
September 26, 2012 – Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 6 – Motorists urged to plan ahead in order to minimize travel disruptions.
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