BLM Announces Temporary Road Closure in Mineral County
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a temporary road closure in Lapon Canyon, located in Mineral County, Nevada. The portion of the Lapon Canyon road that will be closed is the last 1.5 miles of the upper access to Lapon Canyon, which is a dead-end road.
Lapon Canyon is located on the western slope of Mount Grant in the Wassuk Range. The closure is necessary due to public health concerns caused by damage to the road and will be closed until further notice when repairs can be made. The closure will not affect any other roads.
For more information call 775-885-6000.
The BLM manages about 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.