Closures planned for Billings Rims public areas for Fourth of July [Video]

(City of Billings Press Release)

BILLINGS – The Billings Fire Department will again close public areas along the Rims, Zimmerman Park, and Phipps Park during the Independence Day holiday.

The closures will include the public lands along the Rims from Main Street in the Heights, along the south side of Highway 3, to and including Zimmerman Park.

Closures will begin the morning of Thursday, July 4, at 5 a.m. and will remain in effect until the morning of Friday, July 5.

Vehicle, bike, and pedestrian access and use are prohibited during this period. The Billings Police Department, Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol, Airport Police, and Billings Fire Department will conduct active patrols along the closed areas.

We appreciate your patience and understanding in assisting us in reducing the risk of serious incidents that affect the safety of our citizens, property & emergency responders.

The Billings Fire Department provided additional information about the use …