The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced temporary closure of Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway. The footing of the granite retaining wall at the summit has slipped loose. The highway will be closed to all traffic through June 6 while DEC Operations staff work to stabilize the wall and ensure the safety of visitors.

For more information about Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway Day Use Area visit the webpage. (https://dec.ny.gov/places/prospect-mountain-veterans-memorial-highway-day-use-area)