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Grand Canyon National Park
2011 Construction Zones and Projects
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The National Park Service (NPS) is completing improvements to visitor facilities and roadways on the South Rim during 2011. This page contains a brief overview of each project with up-to-date information on where work is currently occuring and associated detours and delays that might effect your visit. (Updated August 19, 2011)
Use the QUICK LINKS below to go directly to current information on what is happening in the following areas:
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South Rim Road Preservation Project
The final phase of the South Rim roads preservation project is drawing to a close.
All microsurfacing and striping of the main roads had been completed.
Learn more...
South Rim Visitor Center
The Visitor Center interior is being remodeled this summer.
- The orientation film is being shown in the theater. Learn more...
South Rim: Visitor Center and Plaza Area
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Two years worth of improvements to the Mather Point/ Grand Canyon Visitor Center area were celebrated on June 15, 2011. Additional improvements to the Visitor Center and plaza area are taking place this year.
Summer 2011: the interior of the Visitor Center is now being re-modeled and new exhibits are being installed. During the construction process, portions of the Visitor Center may be closed, but there will always be rangers on duty to answer questions.
The park film, Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder is showing daily. The movie is 20 minutes long and starts on the hour and the half-hour. First showing 8:30 a.m. Last showing 4:30 p.m.
In addition to the Visitor Center remodel, The National Park Service expects to break ground on a permanent bike rental facility adjacent to the Visitor Center Plaza (within the coming year.)
To learn more about the many improvements already completed in the area please, CLICK HERE. |
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| Map showing the Grand Canyon Visitor Center with the location of parking lots 1-4. Mather Point and the Rim Trail reopened on Dec 17, 2010. |
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South Rim: Historic District
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There are no construction projects active at this time.
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South Rim: Roads Preservation Project
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This project involved patching, crack sealing, chip sealing, and restriping most paved roads on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Read project description in the original news release.
The bulk of the work took place during the Week of August 5-12, 2011.
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South Rim: Desert View Watchtower
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Last Updated: August 19, 2011 at 12:14 MST |
