News Release
| Release Number: | 05-116 |
| Dated: | 8/11/2005 |
| Contact: | Jennifer A. Sowell, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have extended their work schedule for repair of the north jetty at the Mouth of the Columbia River to include Saturdays.
Due to the extended work schedule, the jetty access road from Cape Disappointment State Park to Benson Beach will be closed to foot and bicycle traffic on Saturdays, in addition to the original closure schedule. Automobile traffic is not affected. The road closure is now Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Oct. 31.
To mitigate for the closure, the Corps, in coordination with Washington State Parks, has created a temporary parking lot for access to Benson Beach. Pamphlets showing a map of the construction zone, as well as the available parking lot, are available at the Cape Disappointment State Park or by calling the Corps at (503) 808-4510.
The Corps awarded a contract in April 2005 for $4.9 million to repair the jetty, which is severely damaged in areas and at risk of breaching. Contractor Tapani Underground of Battleground, Wash., should complete the work by Oct. 31, 2005.
The Corps discourages anyone from climbing on the jetty for any reason. Jetties are not intended for public access. They are very dangerous and pose many risks, not all of which are obvious.