The Federal Highway Administration is seeking public comments on repairs to an eleven-mile section of state route 88 Apache Trail. The 11-mile section spans from Roosevelt Dam to Apache Lake Marina. These new improvements would pave this section of roadway, clear visual obstructions, and repair culverts damaged by flood.

No repair of Fish Creek Hill

Unfortunately, this plan does not include repairing the collapsed road into Fish Creek. The state has deemed State Route 88 indefinitely closed, and there is no plan to reopen the road. According to ADOT officials, the collapsed section of the road will cost millions of dollars to repair, and the surrounding area must regenerate vegetation to avoid further erosion.

The Arizona Department of Agriculture collects seed from native Arizona plants just for this purpose. Along state highways, the seed is planted to encourage growth and reduce erosion, but there are no efforts to do so along Apache Trail. In fact, ADOT tells us that Apache Trail isn’t even on the 5-year plan.

Visit the Project Page for complete details about this proposal.

We have provided all documents associated with the project below.

 at_ea-4f_public_notice_05212021.pdf

 at_public_ea-4f_051321.pdf

 at-public_ea_appendices.pdf

Submit your comments

You can email your comments to the Federal Highway Administration. Email your comments directly to dustin.robbins@dot.gov or mail them to Dustin Robbins, Project Manager, FHWA, 12300 W. Dakota Ave. Lakewood, Colorado 80228.

Your comments are requested before June 19, 2021

Kevin Allard

Kevin is a proud American outdoorsman with deep roots in Arizona’s rugged wilderness. Raised in the heart of rural Arizona, he spent his youth exploring the untamed backcountry alongside his father, igniting a lifelong passion for adventure and history. Today, Kevin continues that legacy with his son, journeying into Arizona’s most remote corners in search of forgotten trails and the stories of early western pioneers.

A staunch advocate for motorized access to public lands, Kevin combines his love for the outdoors with a dedication to stopping government overreach. His work has been featured in respected outlets like The Western Journal and 4Low Magazine, and he shares his adventures and advocacy through his platform, AZBackroads.com.