PINEDALE — The roads to some of Sublette County’s favorite attractions will soon see improvements. The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to start a large road reconstruction project in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division, Sublette County and the Town of Pinedale. The work begins this month and will last for approximately two years, with crews taking a break during the winter months.

The first segment of road construction will occur on Fremont Lake Road from Skyline Drive to the Lower Boat Ramp at Fremont Lake. The second segment of road construction will take place on Skyline Drive from the large parking area above the White Pine Ski Resort turn off, all the way to Elkhart Park and Trails End trailhead parking areas.

During this construction process, traffic delays could last up to a half hour. No traffic will be given priority access during these planned delays except for official law enforcement and first responders. Longer delays may persist, and the Pinedale Ranger District will notify the public when they know of any extended traffic delays or closures.

Construction activities taking place include, but will not be limited to grading, drainage improvements, pulverization, aggregate base and asphalt surfacing.

The motoring public is urged to use extreme caution when traveling in the construction area.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest understands that this may inconvenience individuals traveling in the area and appreciates the cooperation and understanding of the public. Adherence to traffic restrictions and following appropriate signage will be critical to the safety of all people in the project area.