Show Forest road job awarded To Vernal firm Improvement and surfacing of the final section of the Sheep Creek road from Summit Springs to Bennett's ranch is progressing on according to Forest Durray G. of the Ashley National Forest Ross Construction Company of is working closely with the Forest Service resident engineer in allowing traffic to move as freely as possible between Vernal and Manila during the construction It has been agreed that normal traffic will be allowed on Sundays and holidays and from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Also from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Closures during other periods will be limited to those essential for public safety and construction During all periods when closures are necessary in the construction a by-pass will be provided by way of Birch Creek with appropriate signing or flagman at Summit Creek route The Birch Creek route adds approximately twenty miles to the distance between Vernal and With the completion of this section an improved surfaced route will be available over the entire distance except for one and one half miles near Sheep Creek Gap which is expected to be completed about the same The Sheep Creek contractor is allowed a total of days for completion Stirling July Dalley asks the patience and cooperation of the public during the period of construction and explained the benefits that could be expected from early completion of the Sheep Creek road |