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BLM temporarily closes road for Moose Creek Landing in the White Mountains National Recreation Area following construction

Closure to last through fall season to allow revegetation after construction
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Fairbanks, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office is enacting temporary closures off of the Nome Creek Road and nearby gravel pits in the White Mountains National Recreation Area through the fall season. This is being done to allow sensitive and recently hydroseeded areas of a material pit at Moose Creek to revegetate after this summer’s construction on the western portion of the road. Summer construction is completed.   

The temporary closure affects a spur road and gravel pit off the main Nome Creek Road at approximately mile 3.5 from the bridge on the section of road that leads to Ophir Creek Campground. The spur road and pit closures will be in effect through the remaining fall season. This area will be re-evaluated in the spring for continued closures.  

The public cannot access portions of the recreation site at Moose Creek Landing with motor vehicles during this closure. Signs will be posted near two turnaround locations in Moose Creek Landing. BLM personnel will enforce the temporary restriction on motor vehicles.  

A map of the temporary road closure area is posted below. 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.  

 

map depicting closures in the White Mountains
A map of the temporary road closure area.

 

-BLM- 

Bureau Of Land Management, Fairbanks District Office, 222 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK  99709 

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. 

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.