Ridge Route Update
On December 18, 2021, we went on an inspection trip over the Ridge Route to assess what the latest storms have done to the roadway. What was saw was very mixed but encouraging overall. Small rockslides were common from Serpentine Drive all the way to Sandberg. Some were a bit larger and will require tools to remove. We did remove many smaller rocks along the way and cleared the roadway to the best of our ability. Our next CUTRR event is still in the works but will involve clearing a few drains between Kelly’s and Reservoir Summit and rock removal at Serpentine Drive.
As we are in a somewhat rainy season, use extra caution when traveling the roadway. Whether the gates are open or not, do not travel the road just after or during a storm. Rockslides could trap you, the gates could be closed behind you, and you will likely damage the roadway in the process. We appreciate your support and understanding.
Monthly Meetings via Zoom
We are working on putting together monthly meetings, open to the public, to talk about the Ridge Route, what is happening, future CUTRR events, and its history. There is a lot going on and things are looking positive for the Ridge Route, more than they have in the past. These meetings will be online via Zoom. We want to get more people engaged in our continuing efforts to reopen the roadway and help keep it preserved. The schedule is still being worked out, so make sure you’re subscribed to our website to stay informed. Our first meeting is likely to be held in late January.
Public Forums
In the next few months, we are planning to start an online forum on our website for the Ridge Route where you can swap stories, learn about the roadway, and share your knowledge of the roadway. These will be open to all, with some sections being for RRPO members only. Stay tuned for more details!
Website Subscription
Make sure to subscribe to our site to get updates on upcoming CUTRR events and Ridge Route news.
Reporting Problems on the Ridge Route
With all the recent fire activity as well as other events such as January 26 when big rigs tried to travel the Ridge Route, we thought it was a good idea to have a place to report things. If you see something wrong on the Ridge Route, be it a developing washout, large vehicles traversing the roadway, or things out-of-the-ordinary, we have have set up a web page to help you report things on the road. We will pass the information along to the appropriate agencies as needed.
To Report Problems or other issues on the Ridge Route, please use the website below. The web page is also located under our “Current Roadway Conditions” page in the menu.
Featured Photo
One of the many interesting features along the Ridge Route is the superelevated roadway. Between Reservoir Summit and Kelly’s Halfway Inn, this reaches a “fever pitch”, with the pavement acting like a warped ribbon across the mountain. It is one of my favorite sections of roadway. What is your favorite part of the road?
I created a new page for any meeting notes or materials, as well as links to future meetings, as they come up. I posted the presentation / slide show from the meeting on the page.
https://ridgeroute.org/meetings/
Michael, I am so sorry to have missed the zoom meeting of January 20th(?). I got a new phone and all my events and alerts disappeared during the exchange. (I’m now concerned about what other appointments I might miss.)
Is there anyway that I can review that last meeting?
Thank you! We will be going on another trip over the road in the next couple weeks, weather permitting, to survey the road for any additional damage. From what I saw last time, I fully expect there to be additional rockslides in a few places. Our first Zoom meeting for 2022 will be shortly after where we will give an update on the conditions found and what is going on currently.
Thank you for the update, Michael. The route has been on my mind with the wild weather we’ve experienced in December. It seems like the last half of December was even worse than the first half. To your knowledge has anyone from the organization driven the route since your trip of 12/18?
I might be interested in undertaking a similar scouting trip with a buddy and some hand tools if you could use that bit of assistance. I’ve previously done the route in my mid-size sedan, but I’m guessing my jeep with higher clearance might be a more suitable option given the recent weather.
I for one, would certainly be amenable to Zoom Meetings going forward.
Thanks for all you do,
Lee