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Road Resurfacing Project in Progress

Update: June 24

Drivers can expect short delays along two park roads
Driving through scenic Big Bend will soon be a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable experience. Over the next three months, all the park’s 120 miles of paved roads will be cleaned, prepped, and resurfaced. During this time, park visitors may experience up to 15-minute delays, but no road closures are expected. Work is expected to be complete in June 2022.

Current work zones include:

Week of June 27:

Work is scheduled on the road between Persimmon Gap and Panther Junction to repair a culvert. This work is scheduled to last about a week. There may be short delays, but no road closures are planned..

Week of July 5:
Repair work on Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. There may be short delays at the work area, but no road closures.

Press Release for Road Resurfacing Project

 

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