South Rim Road Improvement ProjectAs part of the 2018 Federal Highways Administration’s South Rim Roads Improvement project, construction zones are currently in place:Work is now taking place in Grand Canyon Village and on Desert View DriveAll major work, including paving and fog sealing of all roads is complete!For the next 2 weeks, the contractor will be working on installing permanent signs and object markers, permanent striping, rumble strips, shouldering (grading along road edges), placing rip-rap and clean-up. This work will be occurring project – wide and may require partial lane closures. They will also be working on some modifications and striping of the parking area near the historic powerhouse from July 30 – Aug 2. There will be no parking in this area during this time. All services and facilities are open and accessible. Visitors and community members should add a few minutes to their driving time and follow detour signs, flaggers, and temporary stop lights. Please slow down while driving in work zones. (Updated 7/27/2018) ![]() NPS/Bryan Maul |
Last updated: July 15, 2022