Caltrans is considering repairing closed part of Highway 39 in Angeles National Forest, but locals are skeptical.
Caltrans is considering repairing a 4.4-mile closed gap in State Highway 39 in the northern section of the Angeles National Forest, a washed-out portion of highway north of Azusa, closed for 44 years, that blocks local access to ski areas and high-desert communities.
A map shows the closed portion of Highway 39 in the Angeles National Forest , about 27 miles north of Azusa. A fully restored state highway for long-awaited public access, connecting the 210 Freeway with State Route 2, is one option of six on the table. Other options include: keeping it as a emergency route but closed to the public; building only a road for visitor shuttles and bicycles; constructing an elevated viaduct adjacent to the existing highway; or building just a single travel lane for vehicles, meaning cars would have to pull over for oncoming traffic to pass.
“If you are deep in the canyon, say at Crystal Lake, and there is a fire, you may not be able to get out,” said Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales. “Or emergency services many not be able to get to you. That is a concern.” The latest Caltrans notice includes wording that says restoring and opening the closed segment “is also needed to bring this roadway into compliance with the California Streets and Highway Code.” The code states that Caltrans must monitor the impacts of “fragmented gaps in the State Highway System” for safety and long-term maintenance issues.
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