Elko, NV., May 15, 2019 – Starting Saturday, May 18, Forest Service Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Road) will be closed to motor vehicle traffic and recreational use while remaining burned guardrails are being installed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Road Crew, with the help from Construction Solution Group LLC.

“This is our last push to get the work complete so the community can access Lamoille Canyon Road,” said Josh Nicholes, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge District Ranger. “We are working hard to have the road and all its associated trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds open to the public by Memorial Day Weekend.”

While the work is in progress, the Lamoille Canyon Road will be closed above the Talbet Trail parking area, approximately three miles from the junction of Nevada State Route 227 (Lamoille Highway). Recreation activities such as hiking and biking will be allowed on the Talbet Trail but not along the roadway above that point.

“We ask the public to stay off this section of the road so we can get the work done safely,” added Nicholes. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while we work hard to reopen Lamoille Canyon Road as quickly as possible.”

Contact the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District Office in Elko for information and updates at (775) 738-5171.