.75 mile of Basalt Road (FR 095) is immediately adjacent to Basalt Creek and subject to damage from seasonal flooding. This project will relocate the road outside of the riparian area, install culverts for drainage and decommission the prior route.
Location
Section of Basalt Creek Road (FS 095) in the general vicinity of the Basalt warming hut.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Basalt Road Realignment Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/11/2025 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Fairfield Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N,R4E,S13 |