Some forest access roads in central NL to close during the spring thaw

Starting on Tuesday, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas of Central Newfoundland will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic until further notice.

Signage will be posted at gates leading to closed roads.

The closures are required at this time of year to protect forest access roads from damage during the spring thaw period.

Roads scheduled for temporary closure include:

• Salmon Pond Access Road

• Birchy Bay Access Road

• Clarke’s Head Access Road

• Otter Pond Access Road

• Shipbuilder’s Pond Access Road

• Stoneville Access Road

• Osmonton Arm Access Road

• Diver Pond Access Road

• Southern Lake Access Road

• Wings Point Access Road

• Neil’s Brook Access Road

• Rod and Gun Club Access Road

• Island Pond Access Road

• Second Pond Access Road

• Celies Cove Access Road

• Mint Brook Forest Access Road

• Drover’s Ridge Forest Access Road

• Northwest Pond Forest Access Road

• Weir’s Pond Forest Access Road

• Kinden’s Ridge Forest Access Road

More information regarding forest access road closures is available from local Forest Management Offices.