The spring thaw means that woods roads in much of central Newfoundland will be closed to vehicle traffic starting next week.
The temporary closures affect forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas.
The temporary closures come into effect Tuesday, and signs will be posted to remind users.
The closures are necessary to protect forest access roads from damage. Snowmobiles and ATVs will still be allowed access.
A list of the affected roads are as follows:
- 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
