The WV Division of Highways has applied to use 0.6 acres of Monongahela National Forest System lands to access an existing easement to perform repair work related to Swallow Rock Bridge.
Location
Swallow Rock bridge is located near Whitmer, WV spanning Gandy Creek on CR 29 at MP 6.47 in Randolph County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/02/2024
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| POT202002-Swallow Rock Bridge Repair Access Special Use Authorization | Decision Signed Date: 03/18/2026 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Potomac Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |