Temporary connector trail reroute during flood basin construction
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MOAB, Utah – Earlier this summer, the BLM authorized Grand County to construct a flood detention basin on public lands near south Moab. The detention basin is designed to improve safety and collect storm runoff and flood debris in the Jackson Street area. Construction is beginning the week of October 29 and will likely continue for about three months.
The nearby Pipe Dream mountain bike trail will remain open during construction, however the Jackson Street connector will not be accessible. For safety of the public and the construction crew, we are asking people to avoid the area while construction is underway. Mountain bikers and hikers accessing the Pipe Dream trail should use alternate connectors, such as the Hidden Valley trailhead at top of Rim Rock Road. As part of the approved detention basin project, Grand County Trail Mix is working with the BLM to reroute the Jackson Street connector trail, which will be open to the public once the basin construction is complete.
Jackson Street is expected to remain open during construction with minimal impact to local traffic. Signs will be posted in the area. Thank you for your cooperation.
For additional information contact Moab BLM at 435 259-2100. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question. The FRS is available 24/7. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $96 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2017. These activities supported more than 468,000 jobs.
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.