While this is disappointing to us all, it was expected, we will keep you updated as this changes. Be safe out there!
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Curecanti Field Office has announced the East Portal Road located east of Montrose will remained closed until further notice. The road, beginning at the junction with State Highway 347, provides access to the Gunnison River within the Curecanti National Recreation Area, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and Crystal Dam. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Bureau of Reclamation is only performing mission essential maintenance in support of water and power operations. In the interest of public safety, the East Portal Road will remain closed until the pandemic threat diminishes to the point normal maintenance activity can be resumed. The Bureau of Reclamation recognizes the impact this has on recreation activities in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area and sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience.