Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds Yellowstone River boaters, floaters, and swimmers that the entire west river channel through Livingston from the head of Siebeck Island to the confluence of the east and west river channels near the Civic Center remains closed. This short stretch of the river was closed by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission on June 20 due to hazardous conditions associated with the failing 9th St.Island Bridge. Significant debris is snagging on the bridge’s piers and continues to be a problem. The presence of this debris makes it unsafe for people to boat, float, or swim the channel. The stretch of river will not be re-opened until county officials can remove the debris. However, the debris cannot be removed at this time because the new temporary bridge placed over the failing 9th St. Island Bridge cannot hold the weight of heavy equipment necessary to remove it.
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