Colville Tribe issues road closures on reservation

OUTDOOR TRAVEL — The Colville Tribe’s Business Council announced Wednesday a temporary closure of most roads that are not state or county highways withing the 1.4-million acre Colville Indian Reservation.

In a period of extremely wet conditions, the closures are intended to “protect natural resources, road infrastructure, water quality and public safety,” the Tribe says in a release.

“Road closure signs will be installed for clarification, but closed roads are not limited to those with signage,” says the official decree. “Roads designated as closed to entry will be closed to all motorized vehicles including ATVs,  UTVs, and passenger vehicles. Off-road travel will also be restricted to non-motorized vehicles under this shutdown.”

The closure will be re-evaluated weekly, the release says.