BLM Battle Mountain District Urges Safe Driving With Current Road Conditions
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Battle Mountain, Nev. – Snow removal, abruptly changing temperatures and fast moving water from snow melt damage roads within the BLM Battle Mountain District every year. Users of public lands should exercise caution and be aware of road conditions relative to their travel requirements, especially when driving in steep mountain country or where ground has been softened, creating large amounts of mud. We ask that you please report road damage and washouts on BLM managed public land to the District Office by calling Assistant Field Manager Jonathan Kramer at 775-635-4054.
“Currently the BLM’s Battle Mountain District has not identified any BLM roads that will need major repairs due to recent weather. With that said, we still have rain and snow coming and the district office will be keeping a close eye on the conditions of roads that we maintain,” said Associate District Manager Vicki Lankford.
When driving off the main roads it can be helpful to know your Longitude/Latitude information so if you do experience an emergency or need assistance you can report your exact location. This information is also helpful to the BLM if the road needs maintenance as the data allows BLM to immediately establish who is responsible for upkeep of that particular stretch of road and quickly begin the process of having it repaired. Most compass apps on smart phones will allow users to obtain Long/Lat or UTM data; additionally some vehicle GPS devices provide this function as well.
If a damaged road is a primary route or causes major disruption please call or stop by the BLM Battle Mountain District office so we can assist you. If road damage on public land forces you to access your property through alternate means, please remember to contact BLM for help; do not cut any BLM fences or gate locks.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.