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Tinman · 06-20-2012, 10:48 AM

The bridge at the top of the road to Fordyce Lake at Furnace Flat will be replaced by PG&E this summer. Please read the info below and make your plans accordingly.

"All,
I’m hearing PG&E’s schedule to replace the bridge is now 8/13 through mid-September.
FYI, the August 13th is immediately following the Sierra Trek Event.
The bridge will be out of service for approximately a one month period.
It’s recognized that there will be some impacts to the informal recreation that occurs beyond the bridge, but this is necessary work and delaying the project until after Labor Day is seen as unnecessarily risky, (weather related), and also creates resource conflicts with Hydro’s canal outage work that begins in late September.

Once confirmed, notification signs will be posted at several locations along Rattlesnake Road in early July.
Any other suggested methods of notifying the public will also be utilized.

A location exhibit and the title sheet to the 90% design drawings are attached here which include location and vicinity maps.

Please share this information within your group and reply with comments and suggestions.
Thanks,"

jethrodeg · 06-20-2012, 11:00 AM

I blame the JK for this inconvenience

JDunn · 06-20-2012, 12:04 PM

Nice to see them fixing the road. This just means they plan on having it open for a long time!

DEER TICK · 06-20-2012, 12:23 PM

I wonder how much of a dent in trail usage this will cause? I know I use the road almost every time I'm up there.

Bebe · 06-20-2012, 02:53 PM

So the bottom line is we will need to access the trail via Eagle Lakes Staging Area or Meadow Lake and there will be no "In" or "Out" on the committee Route for a few weeks?

Bebe · 06-20-2012, 02:54 PM

Can someone explain to me "informal recreation" so I don't get offended

ssic off road shop · 06-20-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethrodeg

I blame the JK for this inconvenience

dam JK strikes already, There is a bit of a bump entering that bridge from the low side

pepe · 06-20-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethrodeg

I blame the JK for this inconvenience

Tinman · 06-20-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Can someone explain to me "informal recreation" so I don't get offended

I saw that too and wondered what they meant but wasn't going to worry about it. I figured the PIC (people in charge) thought of Trek as Organized and everything else as Informal.

chevyjepp · 06-27-2012, 11:46 AM

My Jk has no problem going over the bump.

XJ_ranger · 07-15-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinman

Once confirmed, notification signs will be posted at several locations along Rattlesnake Road in early July.
Any other suggested methods of notifying the public will also be utilized.

Was there on Friday 7/13/12 and didn't notice any signs...

SpineTx · 07-25-2012, 10:07 AM

anyone know if it will be open this weekend (7/28-7/29)?

RCKRATZ · 07-25-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpineTx

anyone know if it will be open this weekend (7/28-7/29)?

Not scheduled to be worked on until after Sierra Trek. August 13

SpineTx · 07-25-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCKRATZ

Not scheduled to be worked on until after Sierra Trek. August 13

Thanks

DEER TICK · 08-05-2012, 04:37 PM

Just got back from up there,and I saw this.Different from the dates posted in this thread.Sorry,coudnt rotate for some reason .

OOP'S · 08-29-2012, 08:37 PM

Now you will not get "Taco neck"!!!!!

OOP'S · 08-30-2012, 08:25 AM

Is it closed or is it not going to be closed until Sept. 4th?

JDunn · 08-30-2012, 09:12 AM

It will be colsed Sept. 4th - Sept. 29th. You will be good until Monday night.

OOP'S · 08-30-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDunn

It will be colsed Sept. 4th - Sept. 29th. You will be good until Monday night.

Thank you!!!!

66CJdean · 09-04-2012, 12:50 PM

Good to know. I was putting plans together to go there the 22nd so it looks like it will be the 6th I guess.
I forgot about the re-route down by WH1 and why it was done. Just to get the trail away for the creek?

RCKRATZ · 09-04-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66CJdean

I forgot about the re-route down by WH1 and why it was done. Just to get the trail away for the creek?

It had turned into a ginormous mudhole.

ErikB · 09-26-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDunn

It will be colsed Sept. 4th - Sept. 29th.

Any word on if it will be opened on schedule or not?

Committee cutout makes for a pretty easy day trip, which I might like to do this weekend.

FuzzyZ · 09-26-2012, 10:32 AM

x2. planning on heading up in a couple weekends and was wondering the same thing.

DEER TICK · 09-26-2012, 09:50 PM

I was going to call Cisco campground.Maybe PG&E is keeping them posted??Or maybe someone here has a contact that works for PG&E??

rockyota83 · 09-26-2012, 10:09 PM

read the sign in the picture

06-20-2012, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,500	Important access info please read!! The bridge at the top of the road to Fordyce Lake at Furnace Flat will be replaced by PG&E this summer. Please read the info below and make your plans accordingly. "All, I’m hearing PG&E’s schedule to replace the bridge is now 8/13 through mid-September. FYI, the August 13th is immediately following the Sierra Trek Event. The bridge will be out of service for approximately a one month period. It’s recognized that there will be some impacts to the informal recreation that occurs beyond the bridge, but this is necessary work and delaying the project until after Labor Day is seen as unnecessarily risky, (weather related), and also creates resource conflicts with Hydro’s canal outage work that begins in late September. Once confirmed, notification signs will be posted at several locations along Rattlesnake Road in early July. Any other suggested methods of notifying the public will also be utilized. A location exhibit and the title sheet to the 90% design drawings are attached here which include location and vicinity maps. Please share this information within your group and reply with comments and suggestions. Thanks," Attached Images __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

06-20-2012, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
jethrodeg H Rated Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 36099 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,281	I blame the JK for this inconvenience __________________ *Friends of Fordyce*

06-20-2012, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,481	Nice to see them fixing the road. This just means they plan on having it open for a long time! __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy KI6TLZ WeBilt 4WD Club

06-20-2012, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
DEER TICK The dude abides Join Date: May 2008 Member # 114517 Location: Grass Valley Posts: 475	I wonder how much of a dent in trail usage this will cause? I know I use the road almost every time I'm up there. __________________ Opinions are like assholes.Everybody has one,and most stink!

06-20-2012, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,402	So the bottom line is we will need to access the trail via Eagle Lakes Staging Area or Meadow Lake and there will be no "In" or "Out" on the committee Route for a few weeks? __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

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06-27-2012, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
chevyjepp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95253 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 98	My Jk has no problem going over the bump.

07-25-2012, 10:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
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08-05-2012, 04:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
DEER TICK The dude abides Join Date: May 2008 Member # 114517 Location: Grass Valley Posts: 475	Just got back from up there,and I saw this.Different from the dates posted in this thread.Sorry,coudnt rotate for some reason . Attached Images __________________ Opinions are like assholes.Everybody has one,and most stink! Last edited by DEER TICK; 08-05-2012 at 10:24 PM.

08-29-2012, 08:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
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08-30-2012, 08:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
OOP'S Wicked Raciest ! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 30 Location: Roseville, CA,To many Yuppies, Not enough Hippies Posts: 17,109	Is it closed or is it not going to be closed until Sept. 4th? __________________ David & Theresa, Roseville, CA, Remember: Amateurs ... Built the ark. Professionals ... Built the Titanic http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com/ http://www.marlincrawler.com/ http://www.12voltguy.com/

08-30-2012, 09:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,481	It will be colsed Sept. 4th - Sept. 29th. You will be good until Monday night. __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy KI6TLZ WeBilt 4WD Club

09-04-2012, 12:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
66CJdean Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 940 Location: Lincoln, Ca Posts: 6,398	Good to know. I was putting plans together to go there the 22nd so it looks like it will be the 6th I guess. I forgot about the re-route down by WH1 and why it was done. Just to get the trail away for the creek? __________________ WWW.PCRYO.COM Deep Cryogenic Tempering Service Find all my products at www.KICKASSOFFROAD.COM 916-434-6978 Custom Axles built to order. Got 40 spline? I have the hubs, spindles, and axles you need to kickass! Custom Hummer wheels and centers Axle Resplining

09-26-2012, 10:32 AM	#23 (permalink)
FuzzyZ Trailbusters4x4 club Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117547 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 1,332	x2. planning on heading up in a couple weekends and was wondering the same thing. __________________ 83 toy pickup, 02 TJ, 02 GMC 2500HD Trailbusters4x4 club Solano County Dont blame me i voted Republican! ECV 1004

09-26-2012, 09:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
DEER TICK The dude abides Join Date: May 2008 Member # 114517 Location: Grass Valley Posts: 475	I was going to call Cisco campground.Maybe PG&E is keeping them posted??Or maybe someone here has a contact that works for PG&E?? __________________ Opinions are like assholes.Everybody has one,and most stink!

09-26-2012, 10:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
rockyota83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53528 Location: norcal Posts: 2,604	read the sign in the picture

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