JOHNSTON, Iowa -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces temporary partial closures affecting the Bob Shetler Recreation Area boat ramp and a segment of the Neal Smith Trail this week to facilitate essential maintenance operations.
The boat ramp at Bob Shetler Recreation Area will be closed for public use Sept. 1-3. No vessel launching or retrieval will be permitted during this timeframe, and boaters are advised to use alternative launch facilities in the surrounding area.
Additionally, a portion of the Neal Smith Trail between mile markers 9.75 and 10.5, situated between Horseshoe Road and the Cottonwood Recreation Area, will be closed for public use Sept. 1-3. The trail bridge crossing Rock Creek will be closed to all bicycle and pedestrian traffic. No bypass or detour will be available across the creek, so trail users will need to turn around prior to reaching the posted closure or plan to use an alternate route.
These temporary closures are needed to ensure public safety while maintenance personnel and heavy machinery operate on-site. Large trucks and equipment will actively enter and exit these work areas, and drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are urged to reduce speeds and exercise caution. Visitors are asked to obey all posted barricades, signage, and personnel instructions, as unauthorized entry into active work zones is prohibited.
For more information, contact the Saylorville Lake Project Office at (515) 276-4656.
Release no. 26-023