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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,9:55 am Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Is the 40 still down to one lane in each direction going into and heading out of Needles??

And does anyone know why they did that? :stupid

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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,11:15 am Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Yup, still down to 1 lane...for about 15 miles...something about bridge repair :angry
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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,2:14 pm Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
They need more than bridge repairs for that section of Roller Coaster highway......I feel like I'm at MagicMntn.

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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,2:17 pm Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (shaffewm @ July 12 2006,11:15 am)
Yup, still down to 1 lane...for about 15 miles...something about bridge repair :angry

It have a great sign on there...



"Damaged Bridge Ahead"  :stupid

Make you feel safe driving through there... But I still dont know why the one lane is for sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long....

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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,4:01 pm Post # 5 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
It's 45mph for the stretch, not a big line-up if you get through there "non-peak".... :good   It's west of Essex and the rest stop where they finally finished that bridge after 4-5 years..... :rolleyes
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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,8:32 pm Post # 6 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Thanks guys....so in other words, it's no better than it was about three weeks ago...my last time out.

MrCord, I'm with you, why so long? I guess it's easier to turn us into 45 mph zombies if we keep it down for a while instead of slamming on the brakes for a sudden slow down? :stupid

I think it's closer to 7 or 8 miles.......I looked at the odometer last time through.

This press release is a little confusing....

State of California • Department of Transportation
CALTRANS COMMUTER ALERT
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06-210
Date: Friday, July 07, 2006 1630
District: 08 – San Bernardino
Contact: Shelli Lombardo
Phone: (909) 383-4631 (work)
(909) 383-6290
LANE OPENS ON WESTBOUND INTERSTATE 40
San Bernardino County- One lane of westbound I-40 at Essex Road is now open.
The second lane will remain closed until late tomorrow afternoon to permit staging of
emergency equipment and crews.
Motorists may use National Trails Highway as a detour west and rejoin I-40 at Kelbaker
Road. Due to the weight limit of bridges vehicles over 9 tons are not permitted to use
National Trails Highway.
Delays are expected. Motorists are advised to anticipate slow traffic. Merge early and
follow directions of emergency personnel. Caltrans thanks you for your cooperation and
reminds you to SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE.
# # # #

Either way, I guess I'll see what's up on Sat. :rolleyes

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Post Icon Posted: July 12 2006,9:26 pm Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
That release is in reference the the truck collision and resultant fire that happened last Friday, westbound at about 10:30a in the morning.

They CLOSED the road at Essex for most of the day.  It opened up about 4:30 in the afternoon.

When I went by there Sat morning 7/8, the trucks were still there "smoldering" and the CHP was directing traffic.

Everything was gone on Sunday morning when I drove back.

One more tid-bit:
As you approach the 1 lane stretch eastbound, there's still that "other" damaged bridge that they force you over to 1 lane for maybe 1/2 mile; same coming back.  Not a problem, but it is on the upgrade.

Travel safe....you may see me out there Sat. (fair warning... :D )
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Post Icon Posted: July 13 2006,8:11 am Post # 8 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I'll be looking for you....but I should be the one warning you....I'm bringing a gang of the oldest's surfer buddys out to tear up the sandbar.... :drink  :beer  :drink
they had such a blast last year that they have been begging for a return trip. :p

They wanted a HOT time...looks like they'll get it! :laugh

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I'll be looking for you....but I should be the one warning you....I'm bringing a gang of the oldest's surfer buddys out to tear up the sandbar.... :drink  :beer  :drink
they had such a blast last year that they have been begging for a return trip. :p

They wanted a HOT time...looks like they'll get it! :laugh

That should be a fun trip for ya.... :good  :beer   I take it your the DD..... :D
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Post Icon Posted: July 13 2006,9:32 am Post # 10 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I was just through there last weekend.  At least from the CA 95 (road to Searchlight) to AZ95 (road to LHC), it's open both ways, both lanes.

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Post Icon Posted: July 13 2006,9:53 am Post # 11 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
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I take it your the DD..... :D

You got that right....comin' and goin'! :peace

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Post Icon Posted: July 15 2006,12:17 am Post # 12 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (GlassMan @ July 12 2006,9:55 am)
Is the 40 still down to one lane in each direction going into and heading out of Needles??

And does anyone know why they did that? :stupid

No! you're on drugs! :drink  :drink  :drink  :drink  wait thats me! :drama

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