Environmental Impact Statement, Sedona Alternate Crossing of Oak Creek, Coconino National Forest, Sedona Ranger District, Yavapai County, Sedona, AZ

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Yavapai County in the vicinity of Sedona, Arizona, proposes to develop a safe and fully functional 2-lane, paved, through-route between the Village of Oak Creek and State Route 89A for general traffic, but especially for medical, fire and law enforcement emergencies. Ultimately, this development, much of which is within the Coconino National Forest and an existing transportation easement, will require, over time and in phases, the replacement of a vehicular crossing of Oak Creek, segmented realignment of both the Verde Valley School and Upper Red Rock Loop roads, segment surfacing, construction of scenic viewpoints, mitigation of driveway safety issues, etc. In the short run (the next 5 years), because the existing roads are capable of safely handling the anticipated low volume increases in traffic during this time as is, the County proposes to focus on the construction of a replacement vehicular crossing of Oak Creek at what is known as Red Rock Crossing. The only exception and inclusion besides the bridge and its approaches may be the upgrading of selected drainage crossings (concrete or asphalt bottoms) along the unpaved Verde Valley School Road corridor. The remaining improveme