bobsallyh Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 Teton Pass road has 'catastrophically failed' - East Idaho News As they say "unforeseeable future". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcoJg6Tm6pw - Drone footage of the damage (2:27 video). Quote 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 This will really affect Jackson workers who live in Idaho because of the high costs in Jackson. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teton-pass-collapse-wyoming-highway-landslide-block-crucial-commuter-route-jackson-hole/ Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 2gypsies, you are so correct. One thing about the closure, people towing trailers and motorhomes won't have to think twice about going on the road. We have been over that road in our PU often in the summer and we have seen over our share of burnt up brakes and along with a Prevost that burnt to a crisp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 Teton Pass short-term detour weeks, not months, away | Local | jhnewsandguide.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted June 29 Author Report Share Posted June 29 (edited) Teton Pass reopened yesterday afternoon, Friday the 28th. Teton Pass set to reopen Friday afternoon with interim detour in place - East Idaho News Edited June 29 by bobsallyh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 Amazing what they did in 3 weeks to open the road. There's still a reason that RVers shouldn't drive it: "The new detour is roughly 600 feet long, with a grade of 11.2 percent and a sharper curvature. The speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph through the area." Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 17 hours ago, 2gypsies said: Amazing what they did in 3 weeks to open the road. There's still a reason that RVers shouldn't drive it: "The new detour is roughly 600 feet long, with a grade of 11.2 percent and a sharper curvature. The speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph through the area." I don't see why RVs should not take the road, unless one is not sure of their diving skills or the condition of their equipment. I mean if tour/commuter buses and semis are going to be using it, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 21 minutes ago, Chalkie said: I mean if tour/commuter buses and semis are going to be using it, why not? If the weather is good and you enjoy mountain scenery there is no major reason that I can think of, other than the driver intimidation factor. Even the largest RV should be able to manage 600' of 11% grade. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 (edited) I think the detour is OK for RVs. Here's a photo of the temporary road from WY DOT's Facebook site. Edited June 30 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 6 hours ago, Chalkie said: I don't see why RVs should not take the road, unless one is not sure of their diving skills or the condition of their equipment. I mean if tour/commuter buses and semis are going to be using it, why not? I agree and we have driven the highway in our 40' MH but then, we love mountain driving! I guess I was alluding to many posts on forums that suggest RVers should avoid the highway because there is a much easier go-around but a little longer. There are vacationers from other states that aren't used to our western mountains. I'm really amazed at this completion in such a short time. Jackson and the national park workers must be so relieved! Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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