Heavy snow melt has destabilized a road in Badger Game Production Area outside Spearfish, leading to its closure.

"That road in the Badger GPA is popular with folks who want to go for an evening drive and with turkey hunters," Game, Fish & Parks Department regional supervisor Mike Kintigh said. "We had no choice but to close it when a large portion of the road bed gave way, making the road impassable."

GF&P is seeking bids to repair the road. Kintigh estimates that it could be a couple of months before the road is open again.

Anyone with questions about the closure should call the GF&P regional office at 394-2391.