As with previous works of art in urban or rural environments, Christo and Jeanne-Claude will continue their unprecedented commitment to respecting and protecting the environment for Over The River. The installation team will work closely with nearby communities, local governments, the Bureau of Land Management, the Colorado Department of Transportation and other agencies to avoid or minimize impacts associated with traffic, recreation, wildlife and the environment.
The table below outlines the phases and timeline for Over The River's installation, exhibition and removal. This schedule is based on preliminary analysis, so it is important to note that the timeframes listed are estimates only and may change as additional information becomes available during the course of the Environmental Impact Statement process. There will also be overlap between some of the various phases of installation, since crews will oftentimes be able to start the next phase while work on the previous phase is still in progress.
General Timeline for Over The River
| ACTIVITY | TIMEFRAME |
| Phase 1: Professional crews will survey to identify pre-determined anchor points (this will continue during phase 2). | 2 months |
| Phase 2: Professional crews will drill anchor points and install anchors. | 24 months |
| Phase 3: Professional crews will install Anchor Transition Frames (ATFs). | 2 months |
| Phase 4: Professional crews will install the horizontal cables connecting cables to the ATFs. | 2 months |
| Phase 5: Crews will attach specially designed carabiners to the fabric panels' supportive grommets. | 3-6 weeks |
| Phase 6: Over The River will "blossom," as crews begin pulling fabric panels into position above the river. | 8 days |
| Phase 7: Over The River will be on display for two consecutive weeks in the summertime. | 14 days |
| Phase 8: After the viewing period, fabric panels will be removed within two weeks. The complete removal of the hardware will take only a few months, weather permitting. | 2-3 months |
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