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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN APPROVING STREET CLOSURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 16TH ANNUAL CLOSER TO FREE RIDE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2026.
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WHEREAS, in its 16th year, the Closer to Free Ride is a tradition in the City of New Haven; and
WHEREAS, the 16th annual Closer to Free Ride shall be held Saturday, September 19th, 2026; 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 RESOLVED 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 19TH, 2026.
Central Ave
from
Chapel Street
to
West Haven Line
Derby Ave
from
West Haven Line
to
Ella Grasso Blvd
Ella Grasso Blvd
from
Derby Ave
to
Legion Ave
Legion Ave
from
Ella Grasso Blvd
to
Park Street
Park Street
from
Legion Ave
to
Howard Ave
Howard Ave
From
Park Street
to
York Street/Davenport
York Street
from
Howard Ave
to
George Street
George Street
from
York Street
to
Church Street
Church Street
from
George Street
to
Elm Street
Elm Street
from
Church Street
to
Orange Street
Orange Street
from
Elm Street
to
Farnum/English Drive East Rock Park
Farnum Drive
from
Rice Field
to
East Rock Road
East Roc...
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