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Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs will close Thursday for tree removal

Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs will close Thursday for tree removal
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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Work in Manitou Springs could impact drivers Thursday. Ruxton Avenue will be completely closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for emergency tree removal.

The city says hazardous trees pose safety concerns to the public.

Drivers can use the following streets as detours:

  • Capitol Hill Avenue
  • Montcalm Street
  • Pilot Knob Avenue

The city says cars parked in the work zone must be moved by 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

The Manitou Incline will also be closed all day for safety reasons, according to the city.

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