DANGER ­ PUBLIC WARNING TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED

DANGER ­ PUBLIC WARNING
TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED
Active Drug and Human Smuggling Area
Visitors May Encounter Armed Criminals and Smuggling Vehicles Traveling at
High Rates of Speed
Stay Away From Trash, Clothing, Backpacks, and Abandoned Vehicles
If You See Suspicious Activity, Do Not Confront!
Move Away and Call 911
BLM Encourages Visitors To Use Public Lands North of Interstate 8

For more information, Call (623) 580-5500

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The signs are an addition to the permanent caution signs that have been in
place since October 2009, in the Monument and on other Federal lands
affected by border activities. The BLM continues to work with law
enforcement agents from other Federal, state and county agencies to protect
the public on these lands and to protect the natural resources of the
Monument. The signs are located at:
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Along SR 84 at Smith Road
Along I-8 where it intersects with Vekol Road
Along I-8 where it intersects with Freeman Road
Along I-8 where it intersects with Bighorn Station at Milepost 138
Along I-8 where it intersects with Farley Cabin at milepost 136
Along I-8 where it intersects with Hidden Valley at Milepost 151
Along I-8 where it intersects at Milepost 133
Along I-8 where it intersects at milepost 132
Along I-8 where it intersects at milepost 150
South of Gila Bend on BLM roads – numbered 8018c and 8008
The County Lines between Maricopa County and Pinal County
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NOTE: BLM-managed lands in Arizona have not been closed to the public
because of border-related issues. Overall, the number of significant law
enforcement incidents on public lands in Arizona along the border are down
from 2009.

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