The AMA is urging all riders and supporters of motorized access to take immediate action against a proposal that would strip approximately four miles of road from public access and transfer ownership to private landowners. Cawood Road is located in Owsley County in Eastern Kentucky and is an important corridor for responsible outdoor recreation.
Closing this road would set a troubling precedent by allowing a public road to be shut down at the request of a private individual, potentially encouraging similar actions elsewhere and leading to a broader loss of public access across the state and perhaps the country. We believe it is the responsibility of the Owsley County Fiscal Court, as elected officials, to preserve public access to Cawood Road and not forfeit it for private interests.
The AMA is requesting that all supporters send an opposition letter to the Owsley County Fiscal Court and attend the meeting, which will be held at 20 Main Street, Booneville, Kentucky 41314, on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. For more details on how to get involved, visit Access Under Threat: Cawood Road Facing Closure.CN
