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7 thoughts on “City, universities say West Street stymies development and pedestrian safety

    1. Even with 8-10 lanes, it takes an hour to get from the Government Center @ West & Washington to northbound I-65. And this is BEFORE Gov. Braun forces all state workers back to the office…..

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