Volunteers help with a temporary fix to the roads up to the Blanchard Forest. Photo: Diana Lofflin, DNR.
May 16 – The BL-16 (formerly the B-1000) is closed 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BLML – closed for the day
May 13 – 16 Intermittent delays – roads will be open.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be replacing old culverts and fixing worn roads in the Blanchard Forest Block.
Construction will begin May 6 and run through July 1.
During the weekday construction, you can expect intermittent road closures for up to 10 hours, and expect up to 20-minute delays otherwise. The Blanchard Lower Trailhead will be accessible throughout the process, allowing for trail access (see map).
Good news: The construction will only take place Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend warriors will still have the opportunity to play at Blanchard without any delays Friday through Sunday.
If you are looking to use the paragliding launch site or access the upper trails on a weekday, check back on this blog and we will post construction updates below.
May 16 – The BL-16 (formerly the B-1000) will be closed - 6:30 a.m – 4 p.m.
May 13 – 16 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
May 20 – 23 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
May 27 – 30 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
June 3 – 6 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
June 10 – 13 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
June 17 – 20 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
June 24 – 27 Intermittent road closures and delays expected
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