Do you have plans of driving up on the most scenic roads in northern Colorado, summiting out at 11,817-feet? If you answered ‘yes’ you might want to check what time you wish to venture up before heading out.

Spring snowplowing operations and road maintenance are currently underway on Old Fall River Road, which is located on the east side (Estes Park) of Rocky Mountain National Park.

According to the Park, the road is closed to all uses, including pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists, Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The closure is expected to remain in place through the month of June, Park officials said. The road normally opens to vehicles in late June/early July.

“While spring opening operations are underway, Old Fall River Road is open to pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash and cyclists on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays; the road is also open to these users Tuesdays through Fridays after 4:30 p.m.,” park officials said.

Any users wishing to access the road must adhere to posted road closure signs, and violators will be cited.

Parking in front of the access gate to Old Fall River Road is prohibited. Park vehicles will be entering and exiting Old Fall River Road throughout the day and any vehicles blocking Old Fall River Road road access will be towed and cited.

For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at 970-586-1206.