Emergency closure of Cactus Drive
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WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office has temporarily closed Cactus Drive, located 4.5 miles east of Worland and 1.2 miles south of U.S. Highway 16.
The road can no longer support vehicles crossing the drainage culvert and will remain closed while the damage is assessed and until repairs can be completed.
"For your safety and to prevent further resource damage, we need to temporarily close Cactus Drive," said BLM Worland Field Manager Mike Phillips. “We appreciate your patience while the needed repairs are completed.”
This year's heavy precipitation has resulted in damage to many backcountry roads across the Bighorn Basin. Please travel safely and turn around if in doubt about a road’s stability.
Follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook and Twitter for updates on road repairs. For more information, please contact the BLM Worland Field Office at (307) 347-5100.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.