Now that warmer weather is (finally) here, residents and tourists of the state will be looking at various campgrounds to settle in to experience the great outdoors.
Huron Pines project to build new bridge over Pigeon River near Vanderbilt
By Paul Welitzkin, pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com
VANDERBILT Conservation organization Huron Pines is breaking ground this month on a new bridge where Ford Lake Road crosses the Pigeon River at a popular campground east of Vanderbilt.
The road will remain closed while a set of culverts are removed and replaced with a timber bridge to correct issues with erosion, fish passage and road safety.
“We chose a timber bridge for this project because it completely opens up the flow of the river for recreationists, fish and wildlife and blends in well with the natural landscape. The bridge will also be designed to accommodate high river flow to alleviate future flooding issues,” said Josh Leisen, senior project manager for Huron Pines.
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Ford Lake Road bridge replacement project prompts temporary closure, Pigeon River State Forest Campground site #19 closure
Ford Lake Road bridge replacement project prompts temporary closure, Pigeon River State Forest Campground site #19 closure
Contact: Josh Leisen (Huron Pines), 989-370-0275 or Kelly Kinser (DNR Parks and Recreation Division), 989-732-5485 Agency: Natural Resources
April 1, 2021
Due to failing infrastructure and a recent washout, the bridge over the Pigeon River at the Ford Lake Road crossing in Otsego County will be completely replaced. The new bridge will resemble the original timber bridge, allowing the river to return to its natural, free-flowing state, improve fish passage and reduce opportunities for flooding.