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Sheridan County Press Release: Updated to list of area road closures due to the Elk Fire

See the updated list of changes to road closures due to the Elk Fire. See information regarding recent road openings as well as the current closures. 

Roads are closed to allow fire personnel to travel the roads safely, ranchers in those areas to move cattle safely, and the residents who live in those areas to travel safely as well. This list is updated when changes occur.

This is the most current information:

These Roads will reopen today 10-14:

• Columbus Creek Road
• All of Soldier Creek Road
• Beckton Road is open from Dayton to the Soldier Creek Road intersection

These Roads Are Closed to the Public Except for Fire Crew and Local Residents Only:

• All of Pass Creek Road to the Wyoming/Montana State Line 
• Slack Road at the Wyoming/Montana State Line
• Little Horn Canyon Road
• Twin Creek Road at the Parkman Access
• Smith Creek Road
• Tongue Canyon Road
• Beckton Road from the intersection of Big Goose Road to the intersection of Soldier Creek Road
• Big Goose Road from the Intersection of Big Goose Road and Beckton Road
• Rapid Creek Road
• Beckton Hall Road
• Big Horn Road
• Little Goose Canyon Road

Hard Closures for Sheridan County Roads (No One Allowed except for Fire Personnel Only) 

• All of Red Grade Road
• West of Highway 335 at the intersection of Highway 335 and Brinton Road. Local traffic and fire and law enforcement only. 

These are hard closures. There will be a heavy law enforcement presence in these areas.

Conditions are changing rapidly. We encourage everyone to monitor the Sheridan County Facebook page and the Sheridan County website for the most up-to-date information.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of all residents.

Sheridan County Emergency Management
Phone: 307-752-2174, 307-675-2569, scema@sheridancountywy.gov 

Sheridan County Web Site: www.sheridancountywy.gov
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