The rockslide in March damaged Gross Dam Road and could keep it closed for several more weeks.
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — This is the time of year for Coloradans to review emergency evacuation plans, whether the biggest risk at your place is flood, wildfire, or both.
When Tim Guenthner moved to his house down the street from Gross Reservoir outside of Boulder, he at least thought he’d have two ways to get out if there was an emergency. One of only two roads off the mountain around Gross Dam is now closed to the public. It has been for more than a month. A snowstorm in mid-March caused a rockslide which also damaged the road.The road is owned by Denver Water. The water company says it’ll stay closed for several more weeks. It’s clear enough for Denver Water trucks and construction vehicles to drive on, but they say it's not stable enough to open to the public.
"If we’re sitting here looking for the person who is supposed to be coordinating with the person who is supposed to be talking to Denver Water who is supposed to be trying to figure out whether the road is stable enough to support traffic, it’s just not a good idea," Guenthner said.Guenthner is reminded of the fire danger in his neighborhood every time he drives home. He wishes his evacuation route wasn’t closed.
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