The Forest Service proposes to replace two trail bridges located on 7 Bridges Trail (622) at mile posts 0.4 and 0.9. One of the bridges is warped and recent rains have caused water to come up over the bridge, creating a safety hazard for visitors and users of this trail. Neither of the bridges have hand rails for safe crossing.
The new bridges will be 32′ long x 4′ wide timber structures. Work will include removal of existing structures installation of new bridge abutments and superstructures, riprap scour protection, construction of approach steps, site clean-up, and re-vegetation. The project is scheduled for Sept 5 – Nov 15, 2015 and may involve trail detours and/or closures during construction.
If you have information you feel the Forest Service may not be aware of, or you have any concerns regarding potential effects of the Proposed Action, please send these in writing to: 7 Bridges Trail Project, U.S. Forest Service, 601 S. Weber St, Colorado Springs CO 80903, on or before September 3, 2015. If you have any questions about this proposal, or would like more information, please contact Caitlin Cuddihy at 719-553-1496.