2023-09-07, 09:29 AM
This is one of those situations where I'm extremely frustrated that they won't open 267. That road has been repaired for years and the Castle is essentially restored. It's frustrating that they will not allow traffic on that road, especially when North Hwy is washed out. That could restore access to Mesquite campground, Ubehebe, and possibly the Racetrack if that road isn't destroyed or only needs a quick grading; last year Racetrack Rd was fixed weeks before North Hwy was.
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The scope is definitely a bit alarming. I'm glad DVNP shared the assessment photos. The only major things missing were West Side (possibly both ends cut off?) and 178/Jubilee. It's a bit daunting to see Emigrant damaged, Wildrose buried, both ways to Beatty washed out badly, plus all the parking lots/toilets buried. Insane amount of work needed.
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The scope is definitely a bit alarming. I'm glad DVNP shared the assessment photos. The only major things missing were West Side (possibly both ends cut off?) and 178/Jubilee. It's a bit daunting to see Emigrant damaged, Wildrose buried, both ways to Beatty washed out badly, plus all the parking lots/toilets buried. Insane amount of work needed.
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