NORTH COAST, Calif. – Access within Jackson Demonstration State Forest on Road 700 is temporarily closed to all unauthorized motor vehicle traffic.

As Road 700 is the primary access road to the Mendocino Woodlands State Park, an alternate route has been designated via JDSF Road 720.

This is a temporary area closure for public safety while a road improvement project is conducted on Forest Road 700.

The work is expected to take about three weeks, with area to be reopened by Friday, Oct. 3.

Forest officials thank the public for its understanding and cooperation.

Additional access information can be obtained by forest office at 707-964-5674 or visiting http://calfire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_jackson.php .