• Embed Doc
  • Copy Link
  • Readcast
  • Collections
  • CommentGo Back
Download
 
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior
Gulf Islands National Seashore1801 Gulf Breeze ParkwayGulf Breeze, FL 32563850-934-2600 Florida228-875-9057 Mississippi
National Park Service
 
News Release
For Immediate ReleaseGail BishopDecember 9, 2009(850) 934-2618
 
Fort Pickens Road Reopens
Gulf Islands National Seashore announces the reopening of the Fort Pickens Road onDecember 10, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. to vehicular traffic. The Fort Pickens Road was covered in somesections with up to three feet of sand caused by the high waves and heavy winds from TropicalStorm Ida on November 9, 2009. “Sand is still on the road in some patches but will be sweptwhen there are dryer weather conditions,” said Superintendent Jerry Eubanks. Parking lots onthe east end are still being cleared and not open at this time but limited parking is located on thenorth side of the road at Langdon Beach, at the Ranger Station, and near Fort Pickens on the westend of the island.Visitors should drive with caution and be
aware that there is some damage on the north side of Fort Pickens Road which will be addressed at a later date.
For safety purposes, bike lanes andshoulders will be closed as designated. “While we feel we can safely allow vehicular traffic now,there are drop offs and damage, primarily to the bike lanes on the Fort Pickens Road that have been marked by cones and barrels," said Eubanks. Some limited restriction to roadway travelwill likely be necessary later as parking lots and roadways are brushed and repairs are made. Inaddition, there is construction traffic associated with sewer installation adjacent to the FortPickens Road.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA
TM
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
of 00

Leave a Comment

You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...
You must be to leave a comment.
Submit
Characters: ...