Road work and tree removal could cause short-term delays for travelers wanting to drive on roads in Medicine Bow National Forest the Brush Creek/Hayedn Ranger District.
Contractors have been hired to cut and remove trees in the forest that may be hazardous to visitors.
The contractors will carry out work in the district throughout the summer and fall, according to a press release by the Forest Service and Department of Agriculture.
The work could cause traffic delays, temporary detours or even complete road closures, according to a press release.
The Forest Service states that the road closures may be an inconvenience, but it is necessary for safty issues.
Anyone planning to visit the western Snowy Range or Sierra Madre Range should be aware of the projects and plann accordingly.
Most of the trees in question are lodgepole pines that were killed during the recent pine beetle outbreak. The Forest Service said the trees have been evaluated for their potential to fall onto roads.
If you have questions about road closures or projects, call 307-326-5258, or stop by the BHC Ranger District office, 2171 S. Highway 130 in Saratoga.
Projects and closure information can be viewed at the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland website at http://fs.usda.gov/mbr.
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