TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER – UPDATE
Pursuant to the authority outlined in 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1), which provides that the Superintendent may “Designate areas for a specific use or activity, or impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity,” the following areas are temporarily restricted or closed:
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Old Maverick Road will be closed beginning 12 August 2026 until construction poses no more dangers to the public.
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From the Santa Elena Boat Launch, eastern parking lot edge down to the end of the construction (clearing work).
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From the southern road edge (marked by the white “fog” line) down to the high-water mark of the river.
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Black Gap Road — until further notice, due to unsafe conditions.
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Old Ore Road — until further notice, due to unsafe conditions.
This closure order is effective August 10, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice.
This closure is in furtherance of the Department of Homeland Security infrastructure project as authorized under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), Pub. L. No. 104-208, Div. C., Title I, § 102(a), 110 Stat. 3009-546 (1996) (codified at 8 U.S.C. § 1103 note). It is intended to mitigate risk associated with an active, large scale construction project and applies to all vehicle traffic.
The effectiveness of this closure will be assessed on an on-going basis. Notice will be provided of any additional closures, or the lifting of this closure.
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Big Bend National Park
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Big Bend Nat’l Park, TX 79834
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