Death Valley CLOSED: Fall/Winter 23/24 Trip Planning

[Beardilocks]

I find if slightly odd I haven't heard a peep about Daylight Pass/Mud Canyon or Badwater Rd yet.  I'm sure both took damage, but that was almost all they talked about during the initial phases of recovery last year.  But 190 was opened rather quickly that time so focus could shift. 

Yesterday's Social Media Update from DVNP below.  Nothing new but good to hear they're pulling in folks to help out. 

"With a monumental amount of cleanup ahead of us, we wanted to take a moment and thank some of our many partners, including Caltrans, CHP, and other National Parks.
In fact, we have 52 staff from 47 other park sites who are here (or coming soon!) to assist us with the work that needs to be done, including clearing roads, contracting, resource advisors, finance, safety, planning, and assessments -- to name just a few!
Given the scope of the impacts from Tropical Storm Hilary, and the widespread debris on roads and areas of pavement damage, we don't yet have a timeline for when the roads will reopen. But in the meantime, we are continuing to do work, including over the holiday weekend, with help from our friends and colleagues!"

EDIT:  So this is Badwater Rd in a photo that accompanied the above yesterday: