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 style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3APublic users may hear and see helicopter activity during current and upcoming construction activities, in the vicinity of Hercules Road and other areas north of the James River adjacent to Hwy-501.%3A/li%3A
%3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3AOverhead conductor line removal will occur within the transmission line right-of-way adjacent to areas accessible from Forest Service Road 1800 and Bear Tolley Road, through March 30th, 2025. Public users are advised to use caution in the vicinity of these roads and to avoid the transmission line right-of-way during this time.%3A/li%3A
%3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%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 Spring of 2025. Public users may hear construction noise from vehicles and equipment in the vicinity. Public users may also hear and see helicopter activity during current and upcoming construction activities in the vicinity of Hercules Road and other areas north of the James River adjacent to Hwy-501. %3A/li%3A
%3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3AThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail will be impacted by overhead conductor line installation February 14 through March 30, 2025. Users may expect delays up to 15 minutes while crews create safe passage under the line.%3A/li%3A
%3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3AForest Trail #512 Little Rock Row Run Trail will be impacted by conductor line removal overhead February 14 through March 20, 2025 Users may expect delays up to 15 minutes while crews create safe passage under the line.%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.