~ Press release provided by U.S. Forest Service
HARRISONBURG, April 8 — Effective immediately, the Forest Service will temporarily close Reddish Knob Road (Forest Service Road 85-5) to finish repairs caused by Hurricane Florence in 2018. This is a continuation of the work that was started in the fall of 2023.
Reddish Knob Road will be closed from Monday, April 8, 2024, until Friday, April 12, 2024, for culvert replacements. Starting Monday, April 15, 2024, the road will close from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Friday, April 26, 2024, to gravel and grade the road.
Depending on weather conditions, all road work is expected to be completed by May. After repairs are finished, the road will resume normal operating hours.
In addition, road blading through contracting will occur this spring. Over 100 miles of roads will be bladed on the North River & Lee Ranger Districts.
“Closing roads can be an inconvenience, however, these repairs will help to improve the quality and safety of our roads. We appreciate our public’s patience and understanding as we work to make these necessary improvements across the district.” said Deputy District Ranger, Gregg Slezak.
The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages the 193 million acres of National Forest System land, provides stewardship assistance to non-federal forest landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.
For more information, please contact the North River Ranger District at 540-432-0187, visit our website at www.fs.usda.gov/gwj or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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