Decision Memo Completed

Cove Mountain Road Re-Route

Dixie National Forest Washington, Utah Pine Valley Ranger District

Re-route Forest Service Route (FSR) 30343 in two different locations. Re-route intersection of FSR 30343 and FSR 30009 due to inadequate sight distance. Re-route around the riparian area to decrease sediment into streams and create road stability.

Location

Occur approximately 1.5 miles NW of the Town of Pinto in the NE quarter of T37S R15W section 28. Also reconfigure the intersection of Cove Mountain Road (FSR 30343) and the Pinto Road (FSR 30009).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/09/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction
Cove Mountain Road Re-RouteDecision Signed Date: 03/13/2025
ForestsDixie National Forest
DistrictsPine Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road management