BLM to Apply Magnesium Chloride to BLM Road 5201
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PINDALE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office will be applying a magnesium chloride solution to BLM Road 5201, also known as Warren Bridge Road, on Aug. 16, 2017. The road runs along the Green River north of the Warren Bridge Campground. PFO is applying this solution to the road in anticipation of increased traffic during the upcoming solar eclipse. The treatment will help to stabilize the road surface and reduce the amount of dust that would otherwise be created.
Travelers are advised to avoid this road during and immediately after the application of the solution, as it is difficult to remove from vehicles. Also, driving on the road before the treatment has cured can reduce its effectiveness. If a traveler does drive on the road during treatment, removal of the solution works best while it is still moist using a non-mechanized car wash.
For further information, please contact Tony Brown, Public Affairs Specialist, at (307) 352-0215 or by email at agbrown@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.