Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
More than $12 million secured for Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road; construction likely pushed to 2027
Summary
Staff announced over $12 million in state and federal funding to shore up Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road; completion was hoped for this year but NEPA and permitting delays make 2027 more likely, affecting routing and heavy-vehicle closures.
Celeste (identified on the record) told the board the county has obtained in excess of $12,000,000 in state and federal funds to shore up Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road in anticipation of traffic changes when a tunnel closes. She said the project was originally hoped to finish this year but now appears likely to extend into 2027, contingent on NEPA and related approvals.
The board discussed the likely impacts on routing for large vehicles and the need to plan for closures and detours. Celeste urged coordination among agencies and noted the funding should allow work to proceed when approvals are in place. "We obtained over $12,000,000 from state and federal funds to... shore up Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road," she said.
