Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities:
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%3Ali%3AThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail, John’s Hollow Shelter, Forest Trail #512 Little Rocky Row Run Trail, and Forest Trail #4 Matts Creek Trail %3AOld AT-High Water%3A will be impacted by nearby construction activities now through March 2025. Public users may hear construction noise from vehicles and equipment in the vicinity. %3A/li%3A
%3Ali%3AForest Trail #4 Matts Creek Trail %3AOld AT- High Water%3A will be impacted by overhead conductor line installation August 19 through September 13, 2024. Users may expect delays up to 15 minutes while crews create safe passage under the line. %3A/li%3A
%3Ali%3AThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail will be impacted by overhead conductor line removal October 14 through November 18, 2024. Users may expect delays up to 15 minutes while crews create safe passage under the line. %3A/li%3A
%3Ali%3AForest Trail #512 Little Rock Row Run Trail will be impacted by conductor line removal overhead October 14 through November 18, 2024. Users may expect delays up to 15 minutes while crews create safe passage under the line. %3A/li%3A
%3Ali%3AJohn’s Hollow Shelter will be impacted by conductor line removal in the vicinity October 14 through November 18, 2024. Public users may hear construction noise from vehicles and equipment in the vicinity.%3A/li%3A
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Dominion will be placing signs at the perimeters of work areas cautioning public users to keep out and safety fencing will be placed near trail crossings. Contractor personnel will be at both sides of the transmission line right-of-way to halt trail users and allow passage when it is safe to do so, anticipated to be no longer than 15 minutes at a time.