The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) announced that Granite Creek Road will undergo maintenance work over the next two weeks to improve the driving surface and reduce dust.
Road Work Details
The project aims to protect existing infrastructure by improving the driving surface through surface blading, cleaning ditches and culverts, and adding a new layer of crushed gravel to restore and improve the road surface. Road crews will apply magnesium chloride to the road surface to reduce dust and protect from loss of aggregate in the new surface material.
According to BTNF, numerous large trucks and other heavy equipment will be operating on Granite Creek Road from milepost 0.0 to milepost 7.5. General road maintenance will take place through July 14, and surface gravel deliveries will begin July 6. The road will close entirely to traffic on July 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the magnesium chloride application.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling in the area. Allow extra space around construction traffic and a clear sightline when passing heavy equipment. Intermittent traffic delays are expected. The public is asked to follow all posted signage and traffic restrictions. Roadwork schedules could change or be delayed due to weather or other circumstances.
Original reporting: Buckrail (Jackson WY) — read the source article.
