RRPO Updates

From Michael F Ballard – RRPO President Greetings All! Some good news for the road. It looks like we will be getting approval for our pothole repair project from the USFS in the very near future. As winter is approaching, we intend to do this project when weather permits, likely early next year. We are … Read more

Ridge Route Condition Update – August 2023

Last weekend, we took a trip over the Ridge Route to assess damage caused by Tropical Storm Hilary. According to the LA County Department of Public Works, Sandberg and Castaic received a little over 4 inches of rain during the storm. Most of this fell in a day, which is a lot for that area. … Read more

The Ridge Route Needs Your Help!

The Ridge Route Preservation Organization is looking to repair potholes in the particularly rough sections by Granite Gate and Horseshoe Bend. With intent to preserve the road and make it more accessible to the public as well as emergency services.  In search of a person or company that has experience filling potholes, willing to advise … Read more

Ridge Route Landslide Update

The Old Ridge Route has suffered a landslide just north of the gate in Castaic. At 0.82 miles north of the gate, about a 25ft length of the roadbed has been compromised. This is on the west side of the road and about 5-6ft deep into the road surface.  The 2018 pavement still remains intact, … Read more

January / February 2023 Newsletter

Let’s talk Ridge Route and rain! From one of our members – Sydney Croasmun: There was a real problem with roadways washing out leading up to the construction of the 1915 Old Ridge Route. That ended up being the deciding factor for the placement of the road. When surveying locally, there were pre existing options … Read more