Bureau of Land Management Officials Ask Public to Avoid Driving on Muddy Roads
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ALTURAS, Calif. – Recent winter storms have left muddy conditions and high potential for road damage in public lands of northeast California. Bureau of Land Management officials are asking members of the public to avoid driving on muddy roads.
A primary area of concern is near Centerville, south of Alturas, an area which has already experienced deep ruts in the road due to public attempts to access the woodcutting area. The BLM has posted signs advising that the road should be used only when frozen.
Officials say the road repairs will be costly and the damage is made worse by efforts to free vehicles mired in the mud. BLM officials urge public land visitors to call the nearest BLM office to check on conditions before venturing into the back country.
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.