Update for April 29, 2010
For the week of May 3rd to May 7th the Contractor will be installing the tie-backs and backfilling Wall 6. Also, continued subgrade work, possible curb and gutter forming in one or two areas and possible culvert installation(s).
The Contractor will work nights (Monday night through Thursday night) the week of May 3rd to May 7th.
For those of you planning on visiting the area to camp, hunt, fish, and/or just to enjoy the area, the Salmon River Road may have changed since your last visit, so please be cautious and patient when traveling through the construction area and abide by the signs and temporary traffic signals placed for your safety, and everyone else’s safety also.
Here is a glance at the week of May 3rd through May 7th showing the schedule for road openings / closures:
Jet boat enjoying a Wednesday afternoon on the river
Wall 6 first row of tie-backs prior to backfilling
Wall 6 first row of tie-backs being backfilled
For an action packed weekend don’t forget to attend the
Annual Riggins Rodeo & Parade May 1 & 2, 2010
Seven main events plus local barrel racing and steer riding. Two full days of action, cowboy breakfast, and parade on Sunday.
Gary Wrightman
Project Engineer
Western Federal Lands Highway Division
Federal Highway Administration
If you would like to provide a comment, click here: salmonriver@mail.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov