The North Puerto Blanco Road in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is closed until further notice due to storm and flood damage.
Pursuant to the authority outlined in 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1), which provides that the Superintendent may “Designate areas for a specific use or activity, or impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity," the following areas are restricted or closed:
North Puerto Blanco Drive - Extending from the Pinkley Peak Picnic Area to the intersection of Pozo Nuevo.
This closure applies to all public vehicle traffic and exists to facilitate the overall management of the Monument following a significant flood event which created unsafe road conditions. Heavy machinery is required to repair the road system and the closure is necessary to mitigate safety concerns while enhancing the efficiency of repair personnel. This closure order is in effect Aug. 29, 2022, and will remain in place until further notice.
Visitor education materials and alerts will be made available throughout the closure period. The effectiveness of this closure will be assessed on an on-going basis. Notice will be provided of any additional closure revisions.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
