Some South Denver residents want the state to put a lid over a section of the Interstate freeway.
The lid would go over a section of Interstate 25 and would be the newest city park, a proposed deck over two blocks. The state feels the lid would be too expensive.
Thanks to Dan Tasman
FULL STORY: South Denver wants park over I-25
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