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16th Street Mall Upgrades Include Pedestrian Safety, Better Transit Access

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver began a project this week to improve the 16th Street Mall. It's the first major upgrade to the popular landmark in nearly 40 years.

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The project will include a new granite paver system that honors the iconic original design, move transit lanes to the center of each block and expand sidewalks.

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The changes will improve safety and mobility as well as create more opportunities for people to enjoy the mall in a better way.

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The project will span from Market Street to Broadway. RTD's MallRide will be detoured around construction to 15th and 17th streets until work is completed in late 2024.

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