Road Construction Causing Travel Delays Near Mt. Dellenbaugh
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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument News Release
ST GEORGE, UT: Travelers driving south to the Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead, the Waring Ranch historic site, and the Kelly Point Road (NPS1203) will experience intermittent traffic delays daily due to water pipeline construction on Mohave County Road 103. Delays to motorists may range from 15 minutes to an hour, and the road is scheduled to be closed to traffic on Thursday, October 29th from sunrise to sunset. Travelers to the area the week of October 25th are advised to contact the Public Lands Information Center to confirm the date of closure at (435) 688-3200. The construction site is located 80 miles south of St. George on the Arizona Strip in Parashant National Monument. There are no detours around the construction zone and off-road travel is not permitted.
Construction crews have excavated a deep trench immediately adjacent to the roadway. Motorists are urged to use extra caution, especially trucks with trailers. Always follow crew directions through the construction zone. To finish as soon as possible, the project will run seven days per week and should be completed by mid to late November.
The area is remote, there is no cell service, and all roads in the Monument are unpaved and rough. Visitors who plan to recreate in the Mt. Dellenbaugh area this fall can find other monument areas to visit at nps.gov/para. Look at the “Plan Your Visit” section for other scenic areas, such as Twin Point or Mt. Trumbull.
Contact Public Affairs at (435) 773-0178 for more information.
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