One lane of traffic continues to flow in each direction throughout the construction areas. Intermittent driveway closures will be necessary for the installation of drainage pipe, construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveways. These closures will be minimized to the fullest extent possible. Individual businesses will be given advance notice of these closures. As always, business access will be maintained. Watch for blue “business access” signs to guide you, and please drive with care through the area.

Construction of a retaining wall is ongoing south of the Village of Oak Creek where traffic has been shifted westward onto temporary pavement. There may be minor traffic impacts such as shoulder closures or construction vehicles needing access to the road, or lane closures of short durations with flaggers/DPS present.

Drainage work between the new Ranger Station and Ridge Trail Drive is ongoing. There may be minor traffic impacts such as shoulder closures or construction vehicles needing access to the road, or lane closures with flaggers/DPS present.

Jacks Canyon Road currently is projected to be reopened by the end of January.

Work for new bridge construction in the forest segment is ongoing near milepost 309.5. There may be some flag people providing traffic control in this area to allow trucks in and out. The HT Trail will be closed until Spring 2007 for bridge construction.

Traffic at Back O Beyond will be shifted to the east side of the road on January 16, so storm drain work can begin on the west side. Temporary concrete barrier will be installed to help traffic flow. There may be intermittent lane closures with flaggers/DPS present.