Verde Valley, AZ (October 6, 2011) – The Coconino and Tonto National Forests will be conducting area improvements along the Fossil Creek Road (FR708) and the Childs Road (FR 502) from October 17 through 22. A temporary road closure of FR 708 will be in effect Monday October 17, between the Fossil Creek Springs Trailhead and the historic Irving Power Plant location. This section of road will reopen Tuesday, October 18, although individuals can expect periodic traffic delays and heavy equipment construction activity in the area throughout the week.
Forest visitors are also being warned that access to Fossil Creek will be limited and popular campsites may remain unavailable during the construction period.
The purpose of the construction work is to provide barriers to protect natural resources from continual impacts, and to expand available trailhead parking and access to Fossil Creek.
Camping and fire prohibitions remain in effect for the area. For more information, please call the Red Rock Ranger District at 928-203-7500 or go to www.redrockcountry.org or www.coconinoforest.us