Media Contact:  Benny Goodman, Rock Creek Park, (202) 895-6060

The following information was provided by the National Park Service in regard to upcoming road closures in Rock Creek Park.

On Thursday, October 23, 2008, the following roads will be closed from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm:

• Beach Drive will be closed from Wise Road to Bingham Drive
• Sherrill Drive will be closed from 16th Street to Beach Drive

Maintenance workers will be cleaning catch basins and removing trees and the closures are necessary to provide space for the equipment and allow personnel to work safely.