High water forces road closure near Clancy
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Clancy late last week, prompting the road's temporary
closure. (BLM photo)
(BUTTE, Mont.) – High waters from spring runoff have caused significant damage to Sheep Mountain Road near Clancy, Mont., prompting its temporary closure.
“Portions of the road have collapsed at its intersection with Lump Gulch Road,” said Don Despain, supervisory rangeland management specialist with the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office. “In the interest of public safety, the road was closed at that intersection.”
Once the waters recede, Despain added, the BLM will patch the damage so it can be re-opened to traffic.
“Our long-term goal is to replace the culvert on Sheep Mountain Road for a permanent fix,” he said.
Sheep Mountain Road provides the only legal access to the Clancy OHV Area and Sheep Mountain Rock Climbing Area.
For more information, call the Butte Field Office at (406) 533-7600.
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.