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For the week of June 25 - July 1, 2003

News

Washed-out Salmon River Road to reopen


 

NORTH FORK--The Salmon River Road is tentatively schedule to reopen Thursday June 26, downstream from the Salmon River’s confluence with the Middle Fork.

Spring high water eroded into the road bank in late May. The Salmon-Challis National Forest initiated emergency repair work to the road in the Kitchen and Fountain Creek areas last week.

"This is an emergency fix in order to accommodate private property owners and the thousands of recreationists who rely on the road being open to Corn Creek. We are now beginning the formal process necessary to complete the permanent road repair work," said District Ranger Patty Bates.

The emergency work includes shoring up the downhill shoulder after expanding the ditch on the uphill side to re-establish a one lane road bed. Large rocks and rip rap were placed along the bank to stabilize the road edge. The road is now slightly narrower than it was before and is still considered a one-lane road.

"We are asking drivers to be extra cautious and to keep an eye on on-coming traffic" stated Bates.

Boaters will be able to launch from Corn Creek and the check-in operations will resume there once the road is reopened.

Limited parking is always a problem in the Salmon River Canyon. Please park considerately at the launch sites and be mindful that Forest Service regulations prohibit vehicles from blocking, restricting or otherwise interfering with the use of a road or parking lot, Bates said.

"We want everyone to have a pleasant experience while enjoying the National Forest, and appreciate everyone’s patience while we worked out this short term fix for the road."

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