Middle Fork Road to be Paved?

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It's a notoriously potholed stretch of road. And many folks simply won't subject their cars to its bumps and shakes - no matter how wonderful the hiking.

Now the Forest Service and King County have agreed to pave the stretch of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road (FR 56) from where the current pavement ends (MP 2.7) to the Middle Fork Campground (MP 12.4). A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Federal Highway Administration, King County Department of Transportation and the US Forest Service has been completed for $20 million the proposed project.

This proposal is sure to change the complexion of this popular recreation area - home to popular trails like Granite Mountain, Mailbox Peak, Middle Fork Snoqualmie and Taylor River, just to name a few. If you're interested in weighing in or learning more, there is an open house tonight at the Snoqualmie Ranger Station in North Bend. Here are the details:

What:  Open House seeking comments and input for the development of the reconstruction of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road

When:  Tuesday, December 7th from 5 - 7pm

Where: 42404 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend

You can check out more details about the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road paving project here.