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The US 50 Fork Bridge over the Blue Mesa Reservoir fully reopened on Friday afternoon

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GUNNISON COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the reopening of the US Highway 50 Lake Fork Bridge, after being at least partially closed since April of this year.

Normal two-way travel on the bridge officially began on Friday, December 6. The US 50 Middle Bridge, five miles east of the Lake Fork Bridge, reopened for two-way travel on November 13.

The bridge closed in April after "inspectors found a 4-inch long crack in the superstructure of the bridge that supports the deck where drivers travel."

Closures on the bridge caused hours-long detours for drivers looking to cross it.

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A bridge closure on the western slope is impacting businesses and travel

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Nine people shot in Denver, at least one dead

The Denver Police Department reported the shooting happened near East Hampden Avenue and South Dayton Street. The area is on the southeast side of the city. Police posted information about the incident to social media just before 1 a.m. Monday. An update was provided just after 5 a.m., adding that at least one person had died.

9 people shot in Denver, at least 1 dead

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