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CITY OF RIFLE - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - TRAFFIC ADVISORY — E. SEVENTH STREET CLOSURE

City of Rifle

Mirrored from rifleco.org, last checked October 19, 2026. This is a courtesy copy, not the official record. Confirm dates and deadlines with City of Rifle before acting on them.

Published October 14, 2026 Garfield County

At a glance

E. Seventh Street will close between Birch Avenue and Elder court from October 16 to 21 for asphalt milling and repaving.

E. SEVENTH STREET CLOSURE

E. Seventh Street will be closed between Birch Avenue and Elder court, beginning Friday morning, October 16, and will remain closed through Wednesday, October 21, weather permitting. The closure will remain in place throughout the weekend.

The closure is necessary to allow crews to complete roadway improvements, including asphalt milling, preparation and repaving.

WORK SCHEDULE:
• Friday, Oct. 16: Existing asphalt will be milled
• Monday, Oct. 19: Roadway preparation will continue
• Tuesday, Oct. 20: Repaving is scheduled to begin

DETOUR ROUTES:
➡️ Westbound traffic: Fir Avenue & Dogwood Drive → Birch Avenue
➡️ Eastbound traffic: Birch Avenue & E. Eighth Street → Dogwood Drive

Emergency access will be maintained for incidents in the area; however, first responders are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible.

Bus services, trash collection services and school transportation will need to adjust their routes and use alternative routes during the closure.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted detours, use caution around construction crews and allow additional travel time.

The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as this work moves forward.

Questions? Please call (970) 665-6577.

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