DEC Region 6 Closes Seasonal Access Roads and Associated Gates

DEC Region 6 Closes Seasonal Access Roads and Associated Gates

March 24, 2021 02:30 p.m.

Press Release from NYS DEC:

DEC Region 6 Closes Seasonal Access Roads and Associated Gates

Closures due to Spring Thaw "Mud Season"

Effective Monday, March 22, the New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 6 began closing all mud gates to

snowmobile trails and seasonal access roads on Forest Preserve, State

Forest, and Conservation Easement lands, due to spring thaw and muddy

conditions. Gate closures are expected to be completed by Friday, March

26.

Motor vehicle use during the spring mud season damages roads, resulting

in road opening delays. DEC will reopen the roads once they become dry

enough to safely handle motor vehicle traffic and any necessary

maintenance is completed.

Region 6 is comprised of Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Herkimer, and

Oneida counties.

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