Plan Process

The finding of no significant impact statement, floodplain statement of findings, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Section 7 determination have been signed by Acting Regional Director Rory Westburg. The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration/ Central Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA) will implement alternative B, the replacement of the existing bridge with a 280-foot bridge constructed in the same location. The selected alternative includes a river restoration component.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Define purpose and need for project
Step 2. Conduct internal scoping with park and FHWA staff
Step 3. Conduct external scoping with public
Step 4. Analyze public comments and determine issues
Step 5. Develop alternatives and identify impacts
Step 6. Prepare environmental assessment and select preferred alternative
Step 7. Public review of environmental assessment
Step 8. Analyze public comments
Step 9. Prepare decision document
Step 10. Approve decision document and notify public *
Step 11. Initiate selected alternative

Project work on the Cedar Grove Bridge is expected to begin in fall 2010. More information on the construction schedule will be provided at a later date.

Thank you for your interest and involvement in park planning.