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r~n1 ~.u~ 2. Roads and Other Means of Access . Existing roads or trails will be used as much as possible to ~ain access to construction areas. Some of these roads ~y he changed or new roads constructed. Changes of existing roads generally include widening of the roadway, dust abatement and public safety measures. Dust abatement measures could include application of water, chemicals or gravel. The design and construction of new roads and alterations of existing roads are coordinated with Federal and local governmental agencies. Roads not needed for future use are obliterated and revegetated. The future availability of the roads for public use will be determined in cooperation with private owners, and State and local agencies for consistency with their land management and public use plans. E. Specific Mitigating Measures Use of the south outlet works at Pueblo Dam precludes the necessity of a new construction location on the Arkansas River. A diversion structure and a desilting basin with the accompanying disposal of gravel, sand and silt will be not required. The proposed conduit starting point has previously been disrupted by the construction of Pueblo Dam. New roads to the Arkansas River crossing and Pumping Plant No. 1 will not be required. . Tbe alinement from Pumping Plant No. 1 immediately below Pueblo Dam was selected to avoid Liberty Point, the small park and overlook development. The alinernent was selected to parallel and lie iu~ediately ~djacent to existing overhead transmission lines, streets and highways through a major part of its length. Thus, new corridors will not he created and minimal rights-of-way will be withdrawn from orivate ownership since, in most cases, easements will be shared with other utilities. V-6 .