Temporary Road Closure - Forest Road 161

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest will close a section of Forest Road 161 in Sawyer County from Aug. 19 to Sept. 12, 2025 for culvert replacements.

There’s no way around the work sites, so plan ahead and allow for extra travel time.

Check for current conditions and closure updates online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet. Motor vehicle use maps are available online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/maps-guides. Hard copies are also available at Forest offices.