SEASIDE — Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is scheduled for temporary closures because of construction and tree projects. The first will be May 6 through May 10.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Oregon Department of Transportation in May to remove potentially hazardous trees along U.S. Highway 26 near Saddle Mountain.

The work will begin May 5 and include intermittent lane closures on Highway 26 and Saddle Mountain Road for the first few days of the project. Saddle Mountain State Natural Area will be closed temporarily May 6 and is expected to reopen May 10.

Officials say the collaboration gives the parks department additional support in removing trees that pose a risk to park infrastructure, visitors and their property while providing an opportunity for ODOT sawyers to get tree felling training.

Saddle Mountain is scheduled to close for several additional projects in late summer and fall.

• August: Bridge repair work that is slated to last about one week.

• August/September: Road repair project that includes repaving or overlaying seven of the nine miles of Saddle Mountain Road as well as culvert repair and replacement of crushed stone along road shoulders. The work is scheduled to last about one month.

• Fall: Crews will remove hazard trees and fire-damaged trees and thin some areas. The work is slated to last two to four months depending on the weather and construction schedules.

For updates, check the park webpage at https://stateparks.oregon.gov.