Index-Galena Road

Milepost 6.4-6.9 #RC1532

There was a Public Open House on March 27, 2013 to update the public on changes to the proposal and progress on the project from the 30% design phase in February 2012, to the 60% design phase in March 2013. See links to the meeting exhibits below.

Area Map                             Detour Loop from Index - View larger map

           
Milepost 6.4                                      Milepost 6.9

Description

The Index-Galena Road is located along the Skykomish River in the Mount Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest in southeast Snohomish County. During Fall 2006
it was severely damaged by flooding at eight separate mileposts. Six of the damaged sites have been repaired. B&A photos of repaired sites. The road
remains closed approximately 5.5 miles east of the Town of Index. It was
washed out between mile posts 6.4 and 6.9.

Snohomish County proposes to reestablish connection between the east and
west sections of roadway, and is proceeding with the design and environmental assessment process. 

Access is currently available from the east end of Index-Galena Road, via US2-Beckler River Road-Jack's Pass, to milepost 6.9.

• Detour Loop from Index

From the east the road opens to National Forest lands for general recreation, camping and mineral claims along the North Fork Skykomish, Salmon Creek and Silver Creek drainage basins. Troublesome Creek and San Juan Campground are also accessible from the east. 

March 27, 2013 Meeting Exhibits

• Meeting Purpose
• Changes from 30% Design/NEPA
• Timeline/milestones since 2006
• Proposed alignment - 60% design 
• Revised/narrower roadway cross section
• Typical cross sections - raised and excavated
• Off-site dispersion of stormwater
• Overview plan - walls, armored crossing, . . .
• Bridge site plan
• River access   
• NEPA EA reports to be prepared
• Environmental review flow chart
• Required permitting approvals
• Asphalt removal simulation photos
• 2012 repair status
• GIS perspective of area
• Topographical map
  

Older Documents and Meeting Exhibits

The Final Geotech Report (December 2012) plus other documents and past meeting exhibits can be viewed online.

Newsletters and Postcard Notices

• Newsletter - March 2013
• Newsletter - January 2012
• Newsletter - May 2011
• Newsletter - Sept. 2010
• Postcard - Nov. 2009
• Newsletter - July 2009 
• Feasibility Study - March 2009 
• Newsletter - Oct. 2007 
• Postcard Meeting Notice - April 2007
• Aerial map of the road and photos of 2006 flood damage. (305 kb - PDF)
  
  
  

Weight Limits

• Index Galena Rd – MP 6 / Trout Creek Bridge #494 -Weight limits in effect: 19 tons/3 axle truck, 26 tons/5 axle truck, 30 tons/6 axle truck (posted 12/08)
• Index Galena Rd – MP 9 / Howard Creek Bridge #496 - A 5-ton weight limit is in effect. (posted 12/08)

Related Links

• Forest Service information about the area
• Skykomish Ranger District, (360) 677-2414 
  

Contact

• Tina Hokanson, Snohomish County Public Works, 3000 Rockefeller, M/S 607, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 388-3789

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Note: The project schedule is subject to change. Weather conditions and the short construction season at the site due to snow will play a significant role in the date of completion.

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