The Ridge Route Preservation Organization was cleared by the Angeles National Forest to repair potholes along the north section of the Old Ridge Route from the 138 to the Tumble Inn.
The intent is to preserve the road and make it more accessible to the public as well as emergency services. Filling the potholes can reinforce crumbling sections of the road as well as prevent further damage to the original road surface.
The Ridge Route Pothole Project will begin in spring of 2024.
These improvements don’t only serve to protect the history of the Ridge Route, the repairs will also serve everyone who passes through the area. It’s a large stretch of open land that provides recreation for hikers, cyclists and hunters as well as being a heavy fire danger area. It’s important that emergency vehicles have quick and easy access when mere seconds matter.
A donation of $15 buys a 50 pound bag of asphalt cold patch.
For volunteer and donation info visit our Project website at https://ridgeroute.org/pothole-project.
I ride my bicycle up Ridge Rt quite often. I live in Castaic and enjoy riding to the Tumble Inn and beyond.
Frankly, I see no reason for the repair of potholes. They are really not that bad. As you mention here it is closed to through traffic through the year. Why worry about the vehicles. I have seen utility workers up there on occasion. Any potholes seem to be a minor inconvenience.
I understand general cleanup, utility work and repair due to fires. All others: “Travel ONLY at your own risk as the roadway is legally closed.”
The potholes are being repaired for a few reasons. Primarily to protect the roadway from further damage and to make travel easier for emergency vehicles. Both the concrete and asphalt are historic and their degradation is a problem.
I ride my bicycle up Ridge Rt quite often. I live in Castaic and enjoy riding to the Tumble Inn and beyond. Frankly, I see no reason for the repair of potholes. They are really not that bad. As you mention here it is closed to through traffic through the year. Why worry about the vehicles. I have seen utility workers up there on occasion. Any potholes seem to be a minor inconvenience.
I really hope to join in when the work is scheduled. We had a great time riding what was open last year.