The phrase "are closed because of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to explain the reason for something being closed, such as a business, facility, or event.
Example: "The park gates are closed because of the severe weather conditions."
Alternatives: "are shut due to" or "are not open because of".
Many secondary roads are closed because of flooding.
Now, however, those farm offices are closed because of the government shut down.
Of the city's 468 subway stations, only 77 still have bathrooms, and 19 of those are closed because of station renovations.
Its Senate sponsors, including Richard J. Durbin of Illinois and Richard Lugar of Indiana, have championed it as a way to open a future to talented children whose opportunities are closed because of their parents' decision to immigrate here illegally.
If Chinese entertainment markets are closed because of unfair practices, then we have an obligation to make sure that our companies and enterprises are not being taken advantage of.
Some roads are closed because of flooding.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting stipulates that board meetings of the radio stations it helps support generally be open, but the Monday meeting was closed "because of the nature of the discussion," said Ivan Zimmerman, the general counsel for WNYC.
In nearby Tangipahoa Parish, sheriff Daniel Edwards said close to 50 roads were closed because of high water and an estimated 300 to 400 people had to evacuate.
A rule of thumb: If the school where you were scheduled to take the SAT this weekend is closed because of the storm, Ms. Steinberg said, "you can assume that it will be closed Saturday for the SAT".
The M4 at the Briton Ferry Bridge between junctions 41 and 42 for Baglan and Fabian Way has re-opened after being closed because of strong winds, while one lane on the M4 westbound between junctions 47 and 48 was closed by a fallen tree.
London markets were closed because of a banking holiday.
