Mt. Pisgah/BPA Access Road Priority Project

BPA is repairing transmission line access roads on Mt. Pisgah that were damaged in the Jan. 2024 winter storms. Temporary repairs were made in the spring of 2024, and now permanent repairs will take place during Dec. 2024 and Jan. 2025. 

Mt. Pisgah is located within the Howard Buford Recreation Area near Eugene, Ore. BPA’s access roads double as trails. See the map in this brochure for details on the locations of BPA transmission lines and the recreation trails.

This webpage will be updated with details as we learn more about the timing and duration of the upcoming repair work. If you have questions, please contact BPA at 503-230-5131.

Staying safe during construction

The park will remain open when crews stockpile gravel and prepare for construction. Visitors should expect some parking lot and trail closures to be in effect during construction. Parking lot and access road/trail closures are to ensure the safety of park visitors and construction personnel. Please respect closures and stay safe. Look for signs and high-visibility fencing at trail intersections indicating work areas/closures and be watchful for trucks and other equipment operating in the area.

Construction schedule

We anticipate construction to be complete by the end of Jan. 2025, but the schedule could change if we encounter harsh weather conditions.

Phase 1 - West side of the park

  • Dec. 2 – Dec. 31, 2024: Lower section of Arboretum/main parking area closed for storage of road gravel, construction materials and equipment.
  • Dec. 16 – Dec. 22, 2024: BPA transmission line access road/trail 1 closed for construction.
  • Dec. 23, 2024: Construction completed a week early with parking and trails now reopened. There may be short, localized closures during final inspection rework and demobilization. 

Phase 2 - East side of the park 

  • Jan. 2 – Jan. 31, 2025: East parking lot area closed for storage of road gravel, construction materials and equipment. 
  • As weather allows, work and closures for construction will extend into the park along BPA transmission line access roads/trails 2, 6 and 46.

Environmental review

Categorical Exclusion Determination – This document describes the environmental review for the access road repair work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency power restoration efforts during winter storms resulted in road damage.

Heavy equipment was needed to restore power and left deep ruts in the roads.

Temporary repairs have allowed the public to use roads until permanent repair work begins.