BLM to temporarily restrict motorized vehicle use to save repair costs on Discovery Hill River Bluffs Road near Salmon
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SALMON, Idaho- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office management has issued a temporary restriction of use for motorized vehicles on the Discovery Hill River Bluffs Road (BLM Road 118) due to deteriorating road conditions, effective immediately. Restricting travel on this road now will save repair costs later.
Typically, road conditions improve in April, when the soil dries out enough to reduce erosion and accommodate motorized use. Foot traffic, hiking and mountain biking are still allowed.
"Safe and stable roads are key parts of BLM’s recreational opportunities managed by the Salmon Field Office,” said BLM Salmon Field Manager Vince Guyer. “Maintaining those opportunities requires us to take active steps if problems with road conditions exist." Additionally, the BLM will save American taxpayer dollars needed for road repairs by avoiding use now.
The combination of snow melt, freeze and thaw conditions, heavy spring precipitation, and highly erosive soils is creating severe rutting and erosion. The 2001 Lemhi Resource Management Plan Amendment outlines the need for motorized limitations in the area to prevent future damage and reduce repair costs.
Salmon Field Office staff are asking the public to remain vigilant when recreating on BLM-managed public lands. “Changing weather conditions can dramatically impact safety, so please stay cognizant of hazards," said Guyer.
The BLM thanks the public for its assistance. For more information, please contact the Salmon Field Office at BLM_ID_SalmonOffice@blm.gov or 208-756-5400.
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