Due to a leak at a well site, the superintendent has temporarily shut down a gas well maintenance access road near the Joe Branch area of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA). The closure is part of a response to a mineral extraction leak at a gas well site. The access road is used primarily for well maintenance and is not a major route for park visitors.
The closure is expected to be temporary while the leak is addressed. However, the duration of the closure is currently unknown and will depend on the time it takes to resolve the issue. The National Park Service (NPS) is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The NPS is urging visitors to respect the closure for their safety and the safety of workers addressing the leak. Further details about the closure and updates on the situation can be found on the Big South Fork NRRA’s official website.