USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568

Forest Service temporarily closes roads in Indian Creek of Red River Gorge

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kimberly Morgan

WINCHESTER, Ky., August 17, 2010 – The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily closing roads to vehicle traffic in the Indian Creek area of the Red River Gorge while the roads undergo repair. The road closures will alternate on Forest Service roads 9, 9A and 9B.

Several small culverts will be installed during the road repairs. The old existing culverts were damaged and in need of replacement. The new culverts will improve water drainage and help prevent soil erosion.

The estimated closure dates are as follows:

• Road 9B – closed through August 20
• Road 9A – closed August 23 through August 27
• Road 9 – closed August 30 through September 3 (9B and 9A will also be closed at this time)

For more information, call the Cumberland Ranger District at (606) 784-6428 or the Gladie Center at (606) 663-8100.