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Town and county officials say CDOT owns area under Carbondale bridge, complicating cleanup and services
Summary
Officials described persistent small encampments under a bridge near a river access point, said the land is Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) right‑of‑way and discussed options including slope modification, fencing and joint approaches to request permission for cleanup and management.
Carbondale and Garfield County officials discussed recurring encampments under a local bridge and the difficulty of cleanup and long‑term management because the land is in Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) right‑of‑way.
What officials reported: Public safety and public‑works staff described a small number of tents and periodic camping under the bridge for several months. Observations included propane tanks and an active grill, occasional young children present, accumulating garbage and human waste, and periodic trespass and fire…
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