Posted by Tom Kennon on December 8, 2009 at 2:37 PM
This information was posted on the Arkansas Canoe Club website.
Richland Creek Road Repair - Update
Called the contacts at the Forest Service today and got "the official word" on the Richland landslide repair. They already seemed very aware of how important this one is to us, and were very helpful. Here's the update:
*The project will officially be a Federal Highway Project (vs. Forest Service).
* Bids will be requested in March, 2010.
* A winner will be selected, and Bids awarded in April, 2010.
* Construction is expected to begin in Late Spring or Early Summer, 2010.
* It is "hoped" that the construction will be completed in late 2010.
* Since weather, continued movement of the landslide, and the successful bidder's repair plan are among the things that may affect the construction schedule, the completion date can not yet be accurately predicted. (This last is me summarizing the issues, not a direct Forest Service quote.)
Thanks for the update Tom. I have really missed this access to the campground since the landslide happened and was afraid they were never going to repair it.
Posted by Bill Dark on December 8, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Thanks for the great news, Tom. Had it not been for the many complaints/inquiries from hikers, kayakers, and photographers (and horsemen too, although they camped there this past October and probably last year too), I suspect the road would have remained closed for a long time. Like the old saying goes - the squeeky wheel always seems to get greased. Now if they can just keep the hell-raising four wheelers out...
Posted by Karla Hall on December 9, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Glad to hear atleast it is on the table...Slow progress, but progress.
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4 repliesRichland Creek Road Repair - Update
Called the contacts at the Forest Service today and got "the official word" on the Richland landslide repair. They already seemed very aware of how important this one is to us, and were very helpful. Here's the update:
*The project will officially be a Federal Highway Project (vs. Forest Service).
* Bids will be requested in March, 2010.
* A winner will be selected, and Bids awarded in April, 2010.
* Construction is expected to begin in Late Spring or Early Summer, 2010.
* It is "hoped" that the construction will be completed in late 2010.
* Since weather, continued movement of the landslide, and the successful bidder's repair plan are among the things that may affect the construction schedule, the completion date can not yet be accurately predicted. (This last is me summarizing the issues, not a direct Forest Service quote.)