There s always a different way to skin a cat. The Snowmass Canyon project was originally scheduled to begin in 2001. The budget supplement keeps the accelerated schedule in place. Utility relocation in Snowmass Canyon is already underway. Construction on the partial detour route, Lower River Road, begins in September.
Work includes softening some of the tight curves so that large vehicles can use it.
Construction of the two up-valley lanes begins in the spring, 2001.