Launch will remain open to Alberton Gorge floaters
ALBERTON – Construction at the Cyr Bridge Fishing Access Site boat slide is scheduled to begin Monday, July 27. Cyr Bridge is the main put-in for the Alberton Gorge whitewater section of the Clark Fork River, and the slide will remain open during daytime hours, with temporary evening closures (5 p.m.-1 a.m.) on several days, Monday-Thursday only.
The slide will be open during all daytime hours, but floaters can expect some delays and an adjustment to the launching process as portions of the wood and stairs on each side of the slide are replaced. Evening complete slide closures are anticipated for July 28-30 from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. while crews replace entire crossbeams, with the potential for a few additional evening closures during the week of August 3.
The project will ultimately replace all the wood on the slide to keep it in safe condition for boaters using the slide to launch rafts down a steep riverbank. The work is expected to take several weeks to complete. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and construction staff will be on hand to assist boaters with launches during the busiest times.