Issued today: “Due to the physical constraints of this very difficult operation, the estimated opening date (subject to change) is now four to eight weeks from today.”
Four weeks “from today” is June 1st. Eight weeks is June 29th. Plan accordingly – as in Rock Bob’s memorial is looking like July or thereabouts. Oh, darn. I just remembered the workers I hired and pre-paid for supplies; and the water tank I pre-paid for delivery from Loomis. I have several thousands of dollars out for things I cannot get until July, now. Darn.
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Since the road bed is solid, why don't they get really inventive and build a tunnel through the g.d. thing. They could hire some miners who know how; it would be like the WPA all over again and boost the economy; it would be an interesting tourist attraction; and you, Kate, could get your prepaid workers to do pay off and the water tank delivered. And just maybe we could get some tourism back before the summer's done. I think I'm going to start a betting pool. Closest date, wins. I'm taking September 1. I'm off to check how long it took to build the Hoover Dam.
That is bad news indeed. My heart goes out to you Kate and my friends at Treebones. This is going to set their summer season way back. Barbara's idea of a tunnel is interesting. But you know what Cal Trans will say - the hill is too unstable to build anything. I hope she's way off on her estimate of the road opening there Sept 1. Yikes
Okay, the first transcontinental railroad built c. 150 years ago took six years to cross America with hardened steel. The amazing feats of Hoover Dam (5 yrs@49 mil), Golden Gate (4 yrs)and the Empire State building - 18 months coming in a month early and five mil. under budget. All of them built with limited machinery long ago. The ancient Romans built Hadrian's wall 73 miles across Rome's England 2000 years ago, in six years. The citizen's tax dollars would be well spent on motivational speakers and a slide show, mandatory for whoever wants the contract.
I've heard that some locals have walked across the slide down at the beach. The bottom part of the slide at beach level is not very steep, so not much new rolling or falling debris gets that far down. The work crew walks across it every morning to the south side to confer on the day's logistics. Cal Trans won't approve public access through there, but no one watches the spot before the work crew arrives or after they leave. That may not help you, Kate, with your water tank, but maybe your work crew....
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Hi Kate:
I presume you are talking about a steel (pray NOT a plastic - they burn) water tank that needs to be assembled. If you ordered from Loomis tank in Arroyo Grande, why not have them deliver from their store over in Paso Robles via 101-Naciemento? They are good folks I am sure they would go for it given the circumstances as long as their truck could navigate the route. You are on Plaskett Ridge Road, right? They might even be able to come down from the top via the South Coast Ridge Road.
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Kate,
When did Rock Bob pass? I spent some time with him at Salmon Creek many years ago...so sorry to hear about that
I've been trying to get information on all these slip-outs but haven't been able to piece everything together very well. Is the alder creek down to a one lane restricted (as it is shown on the caltrans site)? Also, can anyone give me info on the Gorda closure?
I am trying to drive the coast from LA to San Fran! Everything is planned and I'm leaving in two weeks? Can I even drive through?
Is there a map showing the affected regions so I can see if there are alternate routes that will get me back on the coast asap?
Any info is so so much appreciated. Thanks!
Rocky Creek is one lane. Alder Creek, near Gorda is completely closed for 4-8 weeks. Cut over to 101 on 46 to Jolon RD, then across Ft Hunter Liggett on Nacimiento-Fergusson back to the coast and North.
Zane-
If you take Nacimiento Road to Big Sur, be sure to stay as far to the right as possible once you leave the army boundaries. The road gets very narrow, curvy and steep. Drivers from the other direction may be in your lane when you come around the blind curves. In many places, it is difficult if not impossible for 2 cars to proceed at the same place and time. You may need to stop and back up. Vehicles going uphill always have the right of way. Just go slower than slow around curves to avoid any hazards such as rocks or vehicles in your path. Good luck and enjoy the drive - it is beautiful.
Thanks for the info! One other question, I have made camping arrangements at Plaskett Creek--do you think I would be able to travel from there, up Forest Route 23S02, then Coast Ridge Trail/Plaskett Ridge Rd TO Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd and down to the coast?
The road from San Simeon to Plaskett Creek is okay, right?
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!