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La Sal Mountain Loop Road

Construction

Project Activities:

 

In observation of the Columbus Day holiday, no work will occur on Friday, October 11, and Monday, October 14. The road will be open.

Project Activities:*



  • Crews have paved some test strips on the north section of the road in preparation for beginning paving this week.
  • Crews continue roadway excavation, road base placement, and erosion control on the south end of the road.
  • Flaggers and a pilot car are being used on the northern end of the project. Drivers can expect delays.
  • All of La Sal Mountain Road is open before 8:30 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, but motorists might experience up to 30-minute delays during this time.
  • The road is closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Hardgrave Road to Geyser Pass. Local access from Geyser Pass to Hoolihan Road is permitted from Castle Valley during working hours.​​​​​​​

Work will take place daily Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During work hours there will be no access through the work area. Crews will be onsite before 8:30 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m. and the public may experience delays as crews get them through the work zone. To access areas along the Loop Road north of the Geyser Pass intersection, the public will need to arrive before 8:30 a.m. or access from Castle Valley. There will be no work at night and on the weekend.

Notice

Public Involvement Manager

Chris Cartwright

Phone: 888-670-0245

Email: Lasalloop@gmail.com

The project has a dedicated communications team to answer questions or concerns you may have. If you are interested in joining our mailing list to receive construction activity updates, please reach out by calling 888-670-0245 or emailing Lasalloop@gmail.com

Project Description

Project Schedule Notice: May 20th, 2024, to Fall 2025

The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the US Forest Service (FS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and San Juan County is proposing to rehabilitate and widen 2 segments of road, totaling 12.12 miles along La Sal Mountain Loop Road. This project is scheduled for construction beginning in the spring of 2024 to fall of 2025.

The scope of this project will include the rehabilitation and paving of approximately 12.2 miles of the La Sal Mountain Loop Road from the constructed 2012 forest highway project work near the intersection with Oohwah Road and extend to the south and west toward the intersection with Old Airport Road. Work will also include drainage and safety improvements, as required.

Anticipated Timeline

Advertise: Fall 2023
Construction: Spring 2024 to Fall 2025

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