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Interstate 70 is more than 60 miles south of Craig across rugged terrain.
But when the east-west thoroughfare that bisects the state is shut down due to mudslides in Glenwood Canyon, the impact is felt close to home.
Craig residents couldn’t help but notice the increased traffic last week, but even on lighter days, businesses take note of the uptick in out-of-town guests.
“Mostly I’m seeing a bunch of faces I don’t normally see,” said Danny Griffith, owner of J.W. Snack’s along Victory Way.
Victory Way is also U.S. Highway 40 and is a critical detour route for travelers when I-70 is closed.
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Signs around Craig that point out the city s attractions, like this one at Yampa Avenue and Victory Way, have received positive feedback, according to Visit Moffat County.
Cuyler Meade / Craig Press
CRAIG Interstate 70 is more than 60 miles south of Craig across rugged terrain.
But when the east-west thoroughfare that bisects the state is shut down due to mudslides in Glenwood Canyon, the impact is felt close to home.
Craig residents couldn’t help but notice the increased traffic Wednesday, but even on lighter days, businesses take note of the uptick in out-of-town guests.
“Mostly, I’m seeing a bunch of faces I don’t normally see,” said Danny Griffith, owner of J.W. Snack’s along Victory Way.
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Nearly 130 acres of Craig are on their way to a classification that will make them easier to redevelop and improve.
The Craig Urban Renewal Authority is close to finalizing the first of two areas, mostly in the city but also some on the south side, that will offer property owners within their boundaries the opportunity to apply for financial help with capital improvements on the property.
“Urban renewal authorities are formed to help alleviate blight within certain areas,” said Craig’s economic development manager Shannon Scott, who is heading up the project’s administrative development. “That doesn’t necessarily mean the buildings are dilapidated or in bad shape; it can also mean there’s a need for infrastructure improvement, things like that.”