Paradise Road closed w/o prior notice Mon 11.25

Seven days in a row closed. It wasn't so long ago that I used to marvel at the days where they'd open the road. It almost seemed like a matter of pride (or perhaps just doing their damn jobs?). Now they leave it closed for any conceivable reason.

Saw this online - Tacoma Tribune:

A four-year rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin Monday on the 17.6-mile road leading to Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.

Park officials are warning visitors to allow themselves an extra hour roundtrip when making the drive on weekdays through early fall.

The work will be completed in two phases, each taking about two years. According to a statement released by the park, the project will address deteriorating road conditions resulting from precipitation, structural deficiencies, excessive traffic and normal use.


Read more here: www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/26/306786...d.html#storylink=cpy