Date: 06/01/09
Contact: Michael Balen, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Phone: 775-397-8338 or 775-488-2338

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR JARBIDGE CANYON ROAD

Wells, Nev. - Phase IV, the final phase of Jarbidge Canyon Project construction, will resume on June 14, 2009. Construction will occur throughout the months of June and July, and end on or about August 8, 2009. Scheduled construction work includes:

• Realignment of several road segments of the road north of Jarbidge;
• Stabilizing the river bank in areas along the road that are highly prone to erosion and failure during flood events; and,
• Repairing segments of the Elko Grade road.

Construction activity will cause potentially significant travel delays along the road to insure project safety requirements are met. Delays can be expected to be similar to those experienced during implementation of the construction program in 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Construction schedule:

• Work hours will occur between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Travel delays can occur between approximately 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., when construction is occurring.
• The longest delays will last up to 5 hours.
• When construction work requires long travel delays, the road will be opened for at least 45 minutes, between approximately 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., to allow delayed traffic access through the construction zone.

If an emergency occurs during a construction-related travel delay, work will cease and the road will be opened as soon as safe travel can be assured. Construction-related travel delays will also be minimized to accommodate any special planned Jarbidge community events.

A recorded message discussing project schedules and updates for all construction forest-wide is available throughout the summer by calling 775-778-6141. Please contact Michael Balen, Assistant Forest Engineer, at 775-397-8338 or 775-488-2338, if you have questions or comments about this Forest Service project.