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Bates Well Road re-opened for public use

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Date: August 2, 2023
Contact: Jessica Pope, 520-387-6849 ext. 7301

AJO ARIZONA — Bates Well Road repairs are complete, and the road is now re-open to public use.  Bates Well Road closed on April 4, 2023 from the intersection of Growler Wash extending west to the boundary of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge to allow for heavy equipment usage to repair the road bed. Work completed August 1, 2023 and the road is now re-open for public use. 

Pozo Nuevo Road from the intersection with North Puerto Blanco road, extending north to the intersection with Bates Well Road is closed as crews work to repair that road bed. For updates and current conditions, call the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at 520-387-6849. 



Map of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.  Title: Temporary Road Closure-Aug 2023. Puerto Blanco Drive from intersection north to where it ends is marked in orange indicating "temporarily closed to foot, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic"

Last updated: August 3, 2023

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