Author Topic: Great Divide Map 3A and 3B - road construction closure - 2015  (Read 6193 times)

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Offline CMajernik

Sage Creek Rd. will be closed for construction from April 20 - Nov. 30, 2105. The closure is 31 miles in length. Currently the road is in reconstruction, with road closures scheduled. Closures of up to four hours will be allowed during daytime hours. Traffic will be allowed through the project from 7 am to 8 am, 12 noon to 1 pm, and 5 pm to 6 pm daily. There are no closures scheduled between 6 pm and 7 am. During times of closure all vehicles will not be allowed though, including bicyclists. Last year it was noted that cyclists were camping on the roadway alignment and awoke in the morning amidst construction activities.  Closures of the road is necessary to prevent the intermixing of the traveling public and construction traffic, thus providing the maximum possible safety of the public.

Cyclists - DO NOT camp on the roadway alignment. Plan your day to avoid construction times.

North terminus:
41°29'24.14" N 107°12'05.38" W
South terminus:
41°07'08.02" N 107°09'20.69" W
 
 Currently the road is in reconstruction, with a road closures scheduled.  Road closures of up to four hours will be allowed during daytime hours.  Traffic will be allowed through the project from 7 am to 8 am, 12 noon to 1 pm, and 5 pm to 6 pm daily.  There are no closures scheduled between 6pm and 7am.  During times of closure all vehicles will not be allowed though, including bicyclists.  Last year it was noted that cyclists were camping on the roadway alignment and awoke in the morning amidst construction activities.  Closures of the road is necessary to prevent the intermixing of the traveling public and construction traffic, thus providing the maximum possible safety of the public.

The road will be open on Sundays and the following holidays this year. Memorial Day Weekend: Noon Friday to 6:00 am Tuesday; Independence Day: Noon July 3 to 6:00 am July 5; Labor Day Weekend: Noon Friday to 6:00 am Tuesday. During these times, public traffic can transverse the roadway unimpeded.
« Last Edit: May 08, 2015, 05:36:45 pm by CMajernik »
Carla Majernik
Routes and Mapping Program Director

Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
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Offline staggart

Re: Great Divide Map 3A and 3B - road construction closure - 2015
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2015, 12:46:02 pm »
When I plot the two given lat/long positions and get the distance on Sage Creek Road, I get 31 miles, not 21.  Can you please confirm either the lat/long or the distance.  I ask this because I am trying to plan an alternate and the lat/long positions do matter in my planning.  Thanks

Offline CMajernik

Re: Great Divide Map 3A and 3B - road construction closure - 2015
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2015, 02:27:35 pm »
A detour is listed on our online addenda. FYI - on this detour the northern 6.7 miles are within the construction zone so plan accordingly.
Detour: ...169.0(272)Turn right onto McCarty Canyon Rd./CR 503. 195(314)Continue straight onto Cherry Grove Rd. 203.5(328)Turn right onto CR 561. 204.5(329)Savery. Turn left onto State Hwy. 70. 209(336)Slater.  Rejoin route on Map B at mile 42.1(67.7).

Yes, I was incorrect in saying it was 21.5 miles. It will be corrected ASAP.

Carla Majernik
Routes and Mapping Program Director

Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x218, 406/721-8754 fax
www.adventurecycling.org

Follow Routes & Mapping on Twitter: @acaroutes