Temporary road closure in Clear Creek drainage effective May 21

Release Date: May 19, 2018

Contact(s): Mike Williamson 208-373-4105

BOISE, Idaho, May 19, 2017 – The Lowman Ranger District is temporarily closing a portion of National Forest System (NFS) road 582 within the Clear Creek drainage to motor vehicles while roadside hazard tree removal operations take place as a result of the Pioneer Fire. This temporary closure will begin May 21, and will remain in effect through July 15, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.

 

This closed section will start at the junction of NFS road 545 (Long Creek) and proceed approximately 11.5 miles in a northerly direction to the junction with NFS road 510 (Horse Creek Summit). The lower end will remain open allowing Long Creek residents access to their homes.

 

All motorists in the Lowman area should use caution since heavy traffic and large trucks will be traveling the area in support of operations within the Clear Creek drainage.

 

Forest visitors are also reminded to be cautious this time of year when weather conditions are unpredictable. Roads may still be snow covered or muddy on much of the forest. Please know before you go and take precautions.

 

For all current closures within the Boise National Forest visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices