Spring Creek Bridge Replacement Project – Usual Doctor Park Access Via Spring Creek Rd. Closed

Release Date: Jul 30, 2024

Contact(s): Public Affairs Specialist: Brittany Perrin

Spring Creek road and area closure implemented during reconstruction

Delta, Colorado, July 30, 2024—The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District announce the reconstruction of the Spring Creek Bridges #3 and #4. These bridges make passage through the Spring Creek Canyon possible via the National Forest System Road (NFSR) #744—Spring Creek road.

Routine inspections revealed structural deficiencies in the two bridges, last reconstructed in 1982 (#3) and 1964 (#4). The Gunnison Ranger District is taking proactive measures to reconstruct the bridges and ensure long-term road safety. Reconstruction will begin Aug. 5, 2024.

To ensure public safety and protect construction workers, NFSR #744—Spring Creek road will be temporarily closed to all traffic during the bridge reconstruction. The closure will be in effect from mile markers 4.5 to 6, from the intersection of NFSR #744—Spring Creek road and County Road #744. Please adhere to the construction closure area and follow all signage. The NFSR #748—Rocky Brook road provides access to the Spring Creek Reservoir and trails on the northern side of the closure area. Access to intersecting trails and roads across NFSR #744—Spring Creek road will remain open. All access through the Spring Creek Canyon at the project area will be closed.

“We’re taking proactive measures to rebuild these bridges to ensure safe passage for many decades,” said Dayle Funka, Gunnison District Ranger. “The safety and well-being of our community and visitors is our main focus.”

For more information, contact the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471.

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The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests manage approximately 3 million acres of land in Southwest Colorado within Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Juan and San Miguel counties.