Sierra National Forest
Credit: USDA

December 1, 2017 - Clovis, California - Last winter’s storms brought much needed rain and snow to the Sierra Nevada, creating a significant amount of runoff, causing several roads on the Sierra National Forest (NF) to sustain considerable damage due the runoff from those storms.

Sierra NF engineers recently awarded a contract to repair damage to Minarets Rd. (4S81). Minarets road will be closed beginning December 12, 2017, while repair work begins. During the road closure, warning signs/barricades will be posted, at the Redinger Overlook above North Fork, and Clearwater Station until project completion.

“We anticipate this construction to last 30 days hoping to complete the project before the winter storms return,” said Dean Gould Forest Supervisor. With the road repaired it will lessen the chance of further increased damage occurring. Visitors to the forest will still have access to their favorite areas within the Bass Lake Ranger District using Beasore Rd. (5S07) from Bass Lake.

For question in regards this project please contact Pablo Gonzalez at 559- 297-0706 ext. 4961 or at pablogonzalez@fs.fed.us

For more information regarding the Sierra NF, and current road conditions please contact the High Sierra Ranger District office in Prather, CA. at 559-855-5355, Bass Lake Ranger District North Fork, CA. at 559-877-2218, or the Forest Supervisors office in Clovis, CA. at 559-297-0706. You can also find information online at www.fs.usda.gov/sierra

For the closure map click here


Source: Sierra National Forest