Hiking trails and parking along Route 9D have been closed, according to Town of Fishkill police in a Facebook post.

The decision was made by the regional director of the state Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The trails include Breakneck Ridge, Notch Trail and Mount Beacon, police said.

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"The number of pedestrians walking along 9D is creating a dangerous situation," police said. "Officers have been advised to conduct enforcement as necessary to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety. This includes ticketing and towing of illegally or unsafely parked vehicles."

Updates about the closure will be posted when police are notified by state officials, the post said.

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