06-28-2008, 11:10 AM
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commissioners today closed about a 12-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River between Carter's Bridge Fishing Access Site, south of Livingston, and the Highway 89 Bridge Fishing Access Site, north of Livingston, to all recreational activity due to flood conditions on the river.
<br>"The situation is hazardous due to high waters and the possible collapse of the 9th Street Island Bridge in Livingston," said Larry Peterman, FWP chief of operations. Peterman said that FWP was contacted by the Park County Sheriff's Office requesting the closure for public safety reasons.<br>
<br>The FWP Commission assembled by conference call and agreed to the closure effective immediately. The closure will remain in effect until the Park County Sheriff's Office determines it is safe to lift it.
<br>"The situation is hazardous due to high waters and the possible collapse of the 9th Street Island Bridge in Livingston," said Larry Peterman, FWP chief of operations. Peterman said that FWP was contacted by the Park County Sheriff's Office requesting the closure for public safety reasons.<br>
<br>The FWP Commission assembled by conference call and agreed to the closure effective immediately. The closure will remain in effect until the Park County Sheriff's Office determines it is safe to lift it.