MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Lovers Lane in Manitou Springs is closed until further notice following a rockslide, according to the City of Manitou Springs.

The city said the rockslide occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

Before the road can reopen, city officials said the sandstone face on the north side of the road needs to be evaluated and stabilized by a structural engineer and contractor.

Cleanup operations have been completed, and city officials said two vehicles damaged during the rockslide have been removed from the area. They said the vehicles were not located on the private property from where the rocks originated.

Traffic in the area has been detoured at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Lafayette Road, and alternate access to Canon Avenue is available. A photo of that detou

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