The closure is to allow officials to use explosives to remove the last remaining concrete dam on Whychus Creek.

The area wil  be closed to the public beginning Sunday at 5 P.M. originally it was thought explosives would not be needed, but upon further review it was determined they would be.

Once the dam is removed, 13 miles of spawning and rearing habitat for Chinook Salmon, steelhead and trout will be restored in Whychus Creek.