Bridge Work to Temporarily Close Gregg Creek Road 60A Beginning Aug. 25
The U.S. Forest Service announced that construction will begin on a bridge replacement and watershed improvement project along Gregg Creek Road (National Forest System Road 60A) near its junction with Good Creek Road (NFSR 60). Work is scheduled to start Monday, August 25, 2025, and will continue for about four weeks.
The project will focus on replacing the aging bridge structure at milepost 0.2 of Gregg Creek Road 60A. Officials say the work is part of a larger effort to improve road safety, protect surrounding watersheds, and enhance long-term access for both the public and residents.
“This bridge replacement is critical to maintaining safe access while also ensuring we are protecting natural resources in the Gregg Creek area,” the Tally Lake Ranger District said in a statement.
During construction, public access beyond the work zone will be limited. Visitors and local property owners who need to travel past the bridge site will be directed to use a detour route via Good Creek Road (NFSR 60) and Plume Creek Road (NFSR 2890). The detour adds up to 15 miles of travel for some users. Officials estimate normal traffic patterns will resume by the end of September 2025.
While the project may be inconvenient for drivers, Forest Service officials stressed the long-term benefits of the improvements. In addition to replacing the bridge, crews will make watershed upgrades to reduce erosion and improve water quality in Gregg Creek, which supports important fish habitat.
Residents and recreationists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time while the detour is in place. The Forest Service also recommends checking in with the Tally Lake Ranger District office at (406) 758-5208 for updates and more detailed information.
“Projects like this take short-term patience but provide long-term safety and environmental protection for the forest,” the agency noted.
Once complete, the new bridge will improve access for recreational users, emergency services, and residents, while reducing maintenance needs in the future.
Originally reported by Kira Powell in Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture.