Deschutes National Forest to begin removing brush, small trees along Forest Service Road 16 south of Sisters

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes National Forest plans to begin a month-long project Monday, cutting and removing brush and small trees along Forest Service Road 16 south of Sisters.

Forest Service officials say the roadside work will reduce hazardous fuels and improve visibility along the travel corridor.

Operations will include cutting and removal of brush and small trees along the travel corridor right-of-way. The roadside work will be conducted along 9.17 miles of FSR 16 beginning about 4 1/2 miles south of Sisters and continuing to the junction of FSR 16 and FSR 1628.

The Deschutes National Forest said it expects operations will be complete by May 16, unless there are weather delays.

The public can expect short travel delays that may last up to 20 minutes while roadside operations are active along FSR 16. Traffic control will be present, directing single lane traffic.

No road or trail closures are expected. The public is asked to travel and recreate with caution in the area during this timeframe for public safety while heavy equipment is operating along the road.

For further questions, contact the Sisters Ranger District at (541) 549-7700.