pazzar wrote:My understanding is that Parks are closing this road as it is the only access point to the area currently, and if any event were to occur that may block the road, it would leave people stranded. Hopefully this means that Parks will put some some pressure on to ensure the work on Mersey Forest Road is a priority, although I still think it will take months before it is open again.flyfisher wrote:- Gated? Does anyone know where?Martin Hawes wrote:will be gated
Or why??
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So... Based on this logic... A gate will be permanently installed on the Mersey Forest Rd after the Bare Hill Rd junction (just north of Arm River) because people could be stranded by a blockage beyond that point. Presumably Cradle Mt Rd will be closed at Leary's Corner, the Lake Dobson Rd closed completely, Ben Lomond Rd will be in trouble, Mt Wellington closed at Fern Tree, Gordon River Rd closed just past Maydena, etc, etc.
Slightly more seriously... When Forestry were cable logging above the Mersey Forest Rd near Martha Creek a few years ago they closed the road and sent traffic via Borradaile Plains and Bare Hill Road. Why is that not ok now?
Also... Will access to February Plains still be allowed?
Is anyone on the forum able to speak on behalf of Forestry Tas and/or Parks about this issue?