Bureau of Land Management temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road
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SALMON, Idaho - Effective Feb. 24, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office will temporarily close the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions. Idaho's weather is changing by the minute, and increased moisture from snow melt is affecting some recreational areas. The road will reopen as soon as soil conditions dry out enough to reduce erosion concerns. This is an annual road closure the Salmon Field Office implements to protect valuable recreation resources in a highly visited recreational area close to Salmon.
"Safe and stable roads are key parts of the recreational opportunities on the Salmon Field Office,” said Linda Price, BLM Salmon Field Manager. “That requires us to take active steps if problems with road conditions exist.”
Combining snow melt, freeze and thaw conditions, and high amounts of spring precipitation creates road conditions leading to severe rutting and erosion. To prevent future damage and reduce repair costs, the field office will close the area to motorized travel until soil conditions improve.
Salmon Field Office staff are asking the public to remain vigilant when recreating on public lands. “Changing weather conditions can dramatically impact safety, so please stay cognizant of hazards," said Price.
The BLM thanks the public for its assistance and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, please contact the Salmon Field Office at BLM_ID_SalmonOffice@blm.gov or 208-756-5400.
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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.