Marlboro Dog, Excellent question. Personally, I wonder if we are not already getting on the verge of being too late for this year. Actual physical work may not be able to start on the winter road for some time yet BUT other things need to be considered. What has to get lined up right NOW is the equipment, the contractors and thier employee needs and the contracts themselves that need to be signed. Next there is the winter weather to contend with .......... no snow, no cold or very cold and tons of snow. I don't think that once NOT has the nod of having the permits in place, that they can start road building that same afternoon, if you see what I mean. Seems this government could hold up, and something else up, the second coming of Christ if given a chance. the deputy