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Highway 7 to remain closed after rock slide near Allenspark until June 20

Portion of Highway 7 remains closed after rock slide near Allenspark
Portion of Highway 7 remains closed after rock slide near Allenspark 00:20

UPDATE: CDOT announced on Tuesday that Highway 7 will remain closed from Lyons to Allenspark through Friday, June 23. 

A portion of Highway 7 will remain closed until June 20 after a large rock slide earlier this week near Allenspark. The slide completely blocked the highway south of Estes Park. 

The Colorado Department of Transportation tweeted an update that the emergency closure of Highway 7 is expected to last until June 20. 

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CDOT

Crews continue to work to clear the road and ensure there aren't any additional loose rocks on the hill. 

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CBS

Drivers are urged to take an alternate route. 

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