JOLIET, Ill. – A prescribed burn will close part of Rock Run Greenway Trail today.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County announced the controlled burn is scheduled for February 26 along the Rock Run Greenway Trail, from Black Road to Essington Road.
According to the Joliet Police Department, the burn is planned as part of land management efforts. Officials said the trail will be closed during the operation, and residents in the area may see fire and smoke throughout the day.
Authorities emphasized there is no need to contact Joliet Police or the Joliet Fire Department regarding visible smoke connected to the prescribed burn.
Updates will be posted through the Forest Preserve District of Will County at reconnectwithnature.org/closure-alert/.
Prescribed burns are commonly used to maintain ecosystem health, reduce invasive species, and lower the risk of uncontrolled wildfires.
The closure may impact trail users, including students and commuters who use the path for recreation or transportation between Black and Essington roads.
Officials did not specify how long the closure will remain in effect but advised the public to avoid the area until the burn is complete.
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