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Larimer Street Bridge gets makeover to make more room for pedestrians

Larimer Street bridge over Cherry Creek to be replaced
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Denver is replacing the Larimer Street Bridge over Cherry Creek between 14th Street and Speer Boulevard. The 64-year-old bridge will get an upgrade that includes more space for people to walk or bike through the downtown area. 

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City of Denver

There will also be 12-foot-wide sidewalks, more seating and a two-way protected bikeway. 

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City of Denver

Construction should wrap up in the fall of this year. The City of Denver has not released a date on when construction will begin. 

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