The U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun seasonal closures at recreation sites and forest roads.

Effective today, Forest Service gates will be closed and locked, and wheeled-motorized access will be prohibited for the winter.

Seasonal road closures allow for winter road maintenance, soil protection and increased public safety.

The public will continue to have non-motorized access, as well as access to snowmobiles where permitted and in accordance with regulations.

A complete list of closure dates and locations is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/conditions/closures.shtml.