 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the Gull Lake Dam road in Brainerd for repairs due to the riverbank falling after heavy rains and decades of erosion. Corps officials say the primary issue is that the road is just not safe and repairs must be made to reinforce the shoreline and prevent future erosion. The city of East Gull Lake first reported the hazards September 30th, temporarily closing the access road near the dam until Corps of Engineers could evaluate the soil. The engineers found that the slope between the road and the river failed, putting the integrity of the road one of the only ways into the Gull Lake Dam in question. Corps officials say they understand it's a huge inconvenience and they'll be working hard to make the road safe and accessible as soon as they can. Barring any major setbacks, the workers scheduled to be completed by November 30th. Access to the Gull Lake campground and boat ramp is available from County Road 70. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.