CO 7 is closed from CO 72 near Allenspark to US 36 in Lyons due to large rock slide

The Colorado Department of Transportation posted these Tweets earlier today:

7:30 a.m. 6/14/23 - CO 7 is closed from CO 72 near Allenspark to US 36 in Lyons for a large rock slide.

Crews are expecting an extended closure. Detours are being put in place, but avoid this area, if possible. #KnowBeforeYouGo

UPDATE - 11 a.m. 6/14/23 - Geo specialists are on the scene and have given Maintenance crews the OK to safely start working on clearing the Lyons side of the rocks. However, they also said the closure is expected to be in place for days #CO7.

Here's a video from 9News:





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