Hello Storm Mountain,
We have updates from the County, it sounds like AI has been able to address the mechanical breakdown and squeeze us back into their work schedule.
A-1 will start work either tomorrow, Wednesday Sept 27.
A-1 may be moving in material and equipment on Tuesday Afternoon.
Work Overview:
We have upcoming work on the Access Road: a new layer of chip seal will be applied. The work will take 2-3 days to complete.
The chip seal work will impact our commutes as portions of the road will be down to one lane. Where the Access Road is narrow, the road may be temporarily closed for safety while crews work the narrow areas. The contractor is authorized by the county to only permit local residents to travel on the Access Road during the first day of work.
The county is reporting the typically delay is should be less than 5 minutes, but could be longer depending on working conditions
We have asked the contractor to avoid closing the Access Road during major commute times, specifically school bus pick up and drop off times.
VERY IMPORTANT: The chip seal requires nearly 24 hours to fully cure. While we will be allowed to drive on the chip seal before it has fully cured, it is not advised. If possible, please avoid unnecessary travel on the Access Road on the first day of work. Not only is the freshly applied chip seal not great for your vehicle, it is also not great for the surface of the road. The chip seal will last longer if we all try to avoid unnecessary travel on it during the first 24 hours of curing.
We realize the Access Road is our only path on and off the mountain, and we all have commitments off the mountain, so the Access Road will not be closed during the cure time, but we ask that you plan accordingly and avoid unnecessary trips on the Access Road if possible. The road will be open for any emergency services if they are required.
We will send additional information regarding the exact date and times as soon as we have confirmation from the county.
