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Riverlands Sanctuary Areas To Close Overnight During July Fourth Weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced temporary overnight closures at Riverlands Way, Maple Island, Ellis Island and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area from July 3 to July 5.

Allison Kennington, U.S. Army Corps Communications
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WEST ALTON – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close overnight access to Riverlands Way, Maple Island, Ellis Island, and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton for the Fourth of July Weekend.

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Riverlands Way will be closed each of the following timeframes:

July 3rd from 10:00pm through July 4th at 7:00am

July 4th from 7:00pm through July 5th at 7:00am

Maple Island Access and Boat Ramp will be closed each of the following timeframes:

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July 3rd from 6:00pm through July 4th at 7:00am

July 4th from 6:00pm through July 5th at 7:00am

Lincoln Shields Recreation Area and Ellis Island Trailhead Parking Lot will be closed each of the following timeframes:

July 3rd from 6:00am through July 4th at 7:00am

July 4th from 7:00pm through July 5th at 7:00am

All areas will again remain open beginning July 5th at 7:00am.

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