Intermittent rock and debris clearing may be required throughout the runoff season
LOVELAND, Colo. — The Bureau of Reclamation has closed Summit County Road 1812 near Green Mountain Dam and Powerplant to vehicles and pedestrians as a result of mud and debris falling onto the roadway.
The closure will remain in place until debris and mud are removed and the road is repaired, likely through the month of April. Precipitation and runoff may force sporadic closures throughout the spring runoff season.
“We want to ensure the safety of both Reclamation employees and the anglers and boaters who enjoy spending time on the Blue River,” said Jeff Rieker, Eastern Colorado Area Office Manager.
The Colorado-Big Thompson Project (C-BT) is one of the largest and most complex natural resource developments undertaken by the Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the project’s local partner, Northern Water. C-BT stores, regulates and diverts water from the Colorado River west of the Continental Divide to provide supplemental irrigation water for 615,000 acres east of the Rocky Mountains. In addition, the C-BT provides a supplemental municipal and industrial water supply for more than 1 million residents in Northeastern Colorado, as well as providing recreation in the area. It also produces enough electricity to power nearly 68,000 households.
Media inquiries or general questions about Reclamation should be directed to Anna Perea, Public Affairs Specialist, at 970-290-1185 or aperea@usbr.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits.
