As part of the Forest Preserve's annual maintenance plan, select preserves will be closed the week of August 4 to allow for paving work. The preserves are expected to reopen the day after the work is completed. Closure dates and the preserves affected are:

• Monday, August 4: Plum Valley Preserve in Crete Township and Veterans Woods (both access areas) in Romeoville
• Tuesday, August 5: Veterans Woods (continued) and Centennial Trail – Schneider's Passage in Romeoville
• Wednesday, August 6: Old Plank Road Trail – Park Road and Washington Street access areas in Joliet and Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
• Thursday, August 7: Lake Renwick Preserve (all access areas) in Plainfield
• Friday, August 8: Lake Chaminwood Preserve and McKinley Woods – Frederick's Grove Access, both in Channahon.

Weather and other factors could affect these closures. Updates will be posted here as necessary.