IPNF announces temporary closure for Fishhook Road

AVERY— The Idaho Panhandle National Forest will be issuing a temporary road closure on Forest Service Road #301, Fishhook Creek, in Shoshone County on the St. Joe Ranger District due to fire activity from the Roundhouse Fire. Rocks, trees, and other debris from the fire area are falling into the roadway and pose a threat to public safety.

The road is barricaded from the terminus at the St. Joe River south approximately five miles to the junction Forest Road #301 with Forest Road # 753 (Lick Creek). The closure will begin immediately and is expected to continue until the fire situation allows safe passage.

For additional information, please contact the St. Joe Ranger District, Avery Office (208) 245-6200, or St. Maries Office (208) 245-6000.