FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 20, 2020) - Wildlife Lodge Road and Front Loop Road on Ballard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ballard County will be closed starting the first week of August for the construction of water control structures on the north and south ends of the Front Loop Road.
The new structures will replace undersized pipes that are used to manipulate water levels on the north and south ends of Front Slough. These structures will allow area staff to better control water levels during backwater and high-flow events, allowing for better management of the slough.
Area users can still access the WMA and its office by way of the Oscar and Terrell gates. To access the area via Oscar gate, take KY 1105 to Turner Landing Road. To access the area via Terrell gate, take KY 1105 to Sallie Crice Road.
For updates about the status of the affected roads, please visit the area’s Facebook page (@BallardWMA) or contact the WMA office at 270-224-2244.