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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN APPROVING STREET CLOSURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 15TH ANNUAL CLOSER TO FREE RIDE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2025.
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WHEREAS, in its 15th year, the Closer To Free Ride is a tradition in the City of New Haven; and,
WHEREAS, the 15th annual Closer To Free Ride shall be held Saturday, September 6th, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the race begins just after 7am and riders begin returning at 7:30; and,
WHEREAS, the Closer To Free Ride benefits the Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center; and,
WHEREAS, the Ride has grown in popularity and size over time; and,
WHEREAS, the Ride had several routes, ranging in distances from 10 miles to 100 miles; and,
WHEREAS, the 10 mile ride is supported with rolling closures of the route; and,
WHEREAS, the associated street closures shall open back up as riders clear the intersection, but this is expected to take longer than allowed for rolling closures with the full course to open within just over an hour; and,
WHEREAS, Central Ave between Chapel Street and the West Haven line will be closed from 4am to 6pm to allow for setup, cleanup and ride arrivals throughout the day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven approves the street closures associated with the 15th annual Closer To Free Ride on Saturday, September 6th, 2025.
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Central Ave |
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Chapel Street |
to |
West Haven Line |
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Derby Ave |
from |
West Haven Line |
to |
Ella Grasso Blvd |
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Ella Grasso Blvd |
from |
Derby Ave |
to |
Legion Ave |
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Legion Ave |
from |
Ella Grasso Blvd |
to |
Park Street |
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Park Street |
from |
Legion Ave |
to |
Howard Ave |
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Howard Ave |
From |
Park Street |
to |
York Street/Davenport |
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York Street |
from |
Howard Ave |
to |
George Street |
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George Street |
from |
York Street |
to |
Church Street |
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Church Street |
from |
George Street |
to |
Elm Street |
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Elm Street |
from |
Church Street |
to |
Orange Street |
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Orange Street |
from |
Elm Street |
to |
Farnum/English Drive East Rock Park |
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Farnum Drive |
from |
Rice Field |
to |
East Rock Road |
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East Rock Road |
from |
Farnum Drive |
to |
Prospect Street |
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Prospect Street |
from |
East Rock Road |
to |
Grove/College Street |
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College Street |
from |
Prospect/Grove Street |
to |
Crown Street |
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Crown Street |
from |
College Street |
to |
Howe Street |
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Howe Street |
from |
Crown Street |
to |
Chapel Street |
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Chapel Street |
from |
Howe Street |
to |
Central Ave |