FILE- With Tam MacArthur Rim in the background and the Three Creek Lake below, Mason Morical makes his way down the trail. The only that road that leads to the recreation area will be closed through July 28.

A popular road that accesses the Three Creek Area south of Sisters will remain closed for an additional week.

The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the nonpaved portion of Forest Service Road 16, which leads to Three Creek Lake area recreation sites.

The road was slated to reopen on July 21 but construction has been delayed. A new tentative opening date has been set for July 28.

Visitors with reservations for Driftwood Campground, Three Creek Lake Campground and Three Creek Meadow Campground and Horse Camp from July 21-27, will have reservations cancelled and receive a refund. Campground reservations starting July 28 will be maintained.

Central Cascades Wilderness Overnight Permits for Park Meadow and Tam McArthur Rim Trailheads are cancelled through July 28. Day-use permits will have access starting July 29.

Forest Service Road 16 is closed to all access for the duration of the construction, including vehicle, pedestrian, biking, and equestrian use, between the gate at Upper Three Creek Lake SnoPark south to Three Creek Lake to provide for public and operator safety due to heavy equipment and large truck traffic in the area.

For more information, please contact the Sisters Ranger District at (541)549-7700.