Notice of Temporary Road Closure Order - Nome Creek Road Construction, June 1 – September 30, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will begin a temporary road closure for summer construction on the western part of Nome Creek Road in the White Mountains National Recreation Area on June 1, 2026. The temporary closure affects the section of road that leads to Ophir Creek Campground from Nome Creek Bridge and will be in effect through September 30, 2026, or until construction is completed, whichever is sooner. 

From 6 a.m. on Mondays to 7 p.m. on Fridays, the western part of Nome Creek Road may be closed for road improvements and culvert replacement to improve drainage and reduce the likelihood of spring washouts. During the closures, the public will not be able to access recreation sites along the road, including Table Top Mountain Trail, Nome Creek Airstrip, Moose Creek Landing, Ophir Creek Campground, and the put-in for Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.  

The road will be open on weekends, federal holidays, and for moose hunting September 1-15. When the road is open, travelers should expect traffic controls and delays of up to 20 minutes. 

During this period, the eastern section of Nome Creek Road will not be under construction and will remain open, providing summer access to Quartz Creek Trail, Mount Prindle Campground, and upper Nome Creek. 

Signs will be posted on the Steese Highway, US Creek RD, and in the Nome Creek Valley to notify the public of the temporary closure. BLM law enforcement rangers and other employees will be in the area to enforce the temporary restriction on motor vehicles. 

A map of the temporary road closure area is included. Updates can be found on the White Mountains Trail Conditions webpage. For more information, please contact the Fairbanks BLM Public Room at (907) 474-2200.