Longhouse Scenic Drive Road Construction Update
Know Before You Go
Warren, PA, July 25, 2025 — The USDA Forest Service announced that Longhouse Scenic Drive, in the Allegheny National Forest, will be temporarily closed to through-traffic beginning Monday, July 28 through mid-October. The road closure is from just south of the entrance to Elijah Run Boat Launch to about a mile north of the entrance to Kiasutha Recreation Area.
The road closure is necessary to allow the construction contractor to replace under-road culverts, crucial for water passage. During construction, all recreation sites along Longhouse Scenic Drive plan to remain open for their respective seasons, as scheduled. During the closure, to reach the Trails at Jakes Rocks or the Elijah Run Boat Launch, drive south from the intersection of State Route 59 and Longhouse Scenic Drive. To reach Kiasutha Recreation Area, drive north from the intersection of Longhouse Scenic Drive and State Route 321.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
