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Q&A Comma between the following clauses in AP Style?

The AP style says that a comma is not needed between two clauses that have the same subject. However, it would become ambiguous if I removed the comma fromt the following: When you walk straigh...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by Noah‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T02:49:10Z (over 4 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/7636
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Noah‭ · 2019-12-08T02:49:10Z (over 4 years ago)
The AP style says that a comma is not needed between two clauses that have the same subject. However, it would become ambiguous if I removed the comma fromt the following:

> When you walk straight down the hall, you will be met with two doors: the first goes upstairs **,** and the second goes to the outside.

Is the comma after _upstairs_ required in the AP Style? Is it a clear "YES" or is it subjective? As a side note, is the use of the **colon** okay according to the AP Style?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2013-04-12T07:31:54Z (about 11 years ago)
Original score: 0