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I-40 Corridor Forest Closure
For the protection and public health and safety for the Interstate 40 reconstruction, a closure is in place for National Forest Service lands and roads south of the I-40 corridor in the Appalachian Ranger District. This includes areas south of Slick Rock Branch drainage, the area west of the Pigeon River and lands north towards the Tennessee/North Carolina state line.
Roads Closed:
Flat Branch - FS 3520
Sandy John Ridge Rd- FS 3520A
Laurelett- FS 3521
Laurel Creek- FS 3523
Willard Swaney- FS 3536
Sutton- FS 3537
Sutton Tower- FS 3538
Longarm- FS 287
Buzzard Roost- FS 288
Old Buzzard Roost- FS 289
Hicks Branch- FS 453
Alert Start Date: March 6th, 2025
Alert End Date: September 30th, 2025
Order Number: 08-11-04-25-01
Associated Documents
Forest Order
The following acts are prohibited-
- Entry into the closure area
- Roads closed to all forms of traffic. Including but not limited to; motor vehicles, pedestrian, horseback and bicycle.