Decision Memo Completed

Great American Outdoors Act Alpine Tunnel Rock Scaling 2022

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

The first phase of the project is for rock scaling for unsafe portions of selected rock walls above Alpine Tunnel Road. The work includes rock scaling of the cliff face, disposal of rock debris and traffic control.

Location

Gunnison County. Alpine Tunnel near Hancock pass

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/19/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
Great American Outdoors Act Alpine Tunnel Road Rock ScalingDecision Signed Date: 01/26/2022
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road management