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CITY OFFICIALS POST PLANNED ROAD CLOSURES AHEAD OF FRIDAY’S GRAND PRIX BIKE RACES



New Haven – City officials today released the following traffic advisory about planned road closures ahead of Friday’s New Haven Grand Prix bicycle races. City streets will be closed entirely or lanes will be restricted to accommodate a race course that includes Chapel, High, Elm, and Temple streets.



Press outlets are encouraged to help relay this information to readers and viewers to minimize surprises, confusion, and disruption on Friday.



TRAFFIC ADVISORY:



New Haven Grand Prix, Friday 9/16/16.



Several downtown streets will be closed for the event. See times below.



1. Temple Street – Elm to Chapel Street 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

2. Chapel Street – Temple to High Street 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

3. College Street – Elm to Crown Street Noon – Midnight

4. High Street – Chapel to Elm Street 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.



In addition, Elm Street will operate with only one travel lane from approximately 3:00 p.m. until the event ends at 11:00 p.m. between York Street and Temple Street.



Motorist are advised to use alternate routes.