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Full disclosure, I posted this on the San Juan Mountains Trails Group on Facebook as well. I know it is near and dear to many Bronco6g folks as well, so I wanted to share some info on Imogene Pass that I got from a recent BOCC meeting recording.
I know we're all anxiously awaiting news on Imogene Pass (Telluride side). I watched the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners meeting from 2/19 and there is a bit of useful info that I thought I'd share. The next meeting does not feature Imogene Pass as a major topic but I will watch anyways and update if there are any developments.
Road contractor says:
I know we're all anxiously awaiting news on Imogene Pass (Telluride side). I watched the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners meeting from 2/19 and there is a bit of useful info that I thought I'd share. The next meeting does not feature Imogene Pass as a major topic but I will watch anyways and update if there are any developments.
Road contractor says:
- Current rough ballpark estimate is $500,000 and a month of work (Lots of drilling to support rock fractures, both horizontal and vertical)
- Significant implications due to water drainage and washouts
- Not too bad because the road isn't gone. If repairs are not completed and the road gets worse, the cost will multiply signficantly.
- More repairs will be needed soon up the road past the social tunnel, ongoing repairs needed to ensure road access. Ideally planning should begin now and repairs should proceed after fixing the current retaining wall failure.
- Once quote and engineering plans are finished and approved by their engineers, fundraising will begin. Jeep groups like Mile High Jeep Club are extremely interested in helping as soon as the needs are identified.
- Meetings to come soon with stakeholders in the road (mine companies, outfitters, tour guides, etc)
- Due to it being a low snow year, higher than normal traffic is expected on the 4x4 trails. Strong demand to start early on repairs and be ready for the prime 4x4 season. Strong desire to fundraise, the half million dollar amount is not insurmountable.
- Potential for donations to be tax deductible (more to come, but sounds likely)
Also, I can't resist sharing one of my pics from Imogene Pass
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