Please make it clear to those in the trail community or anyone who might ask that the Big Savage Tunnel is closed to the public and no one will be permitted to enter or pass through the tunnel. Due to several incidents involving people attempting or successfully entering the tunnel, the contractor has expressed this is a problem. The incidents have generally involved thru-trekkers but many have come to the tunnel out of curiosity as well.

The response from the parties has commonly been, "We heard the tunnel was open" or "Someone told us you could sneak through." This is unlike a typical trail rehab project and the public is a great risk if they enter the tunnel.

The completion date for the tunnel has changed several times so it doesn't make sense to provide tentative completion dates. Please try to help out and make it clear that CLOSED means CLOSED and let people know to keep an eye on the ATA website for a notice that the tunnel is open.

Thanks to everyone for your cooperation.

- Brett Hollern
Trail Construction Coordinator