SR 243 will remain closed until further notice

[Jeriatric]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reporting that State Route 243 (SR 243) between Pine Cove and Idyllwild is closed due to a fallen boulder approximately 18 feet in diameter.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Wow, I don't know how I'm going to get to work in the morning.

 

[finless]

Expect more of that this year if the rains they are predicting come....

Reminds me of the early 70's!

Bob

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BIG ROCK

.." DYNOMITE "...:thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Guess I will have to look for an alternate route. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Yikes!

 

[jtpollock]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reporting that State Route 243 (SR 243) between Pine Cove and Idyllwild is closed due to a fallen boulder approximately 18 feet in diameter.

We get this in Colorado should not take them long to remove it how bad was the road damaged its nice to live in the land of rock and roll.:yikes: jtpollock

 

[Bob Denman]

It's just a good reason to take the long way to work!! :2thumbs:

 

[Jeriatric]

rock & roll - slip sliding away

We get this in Colorado should not take them long to remove it how bad was the road damaged its nice to live in the land of rock and roll.:yikes: jtpollock

You're right. They said they'd have it moved out over night and the road would be open soon after.

 

[granpa in Cincy]

Had one of those on I40 near Maggie Valley couple of years ago. nojoke

Took awhile to clear.

 

[keefer]

Reports say they found a coyote under the rock and witnesses saw a roadrunner leaving the scene.

 

[Rocketman 2012]

I lived right below there in Hemet, for 15 years. Great roads for bikes, Spyders or anything with wheels. There are also awesome Jeep roads, single tracks and ISDT type Enduro courses set up all over the foothills and mountains around Idyllwild. I rode from Hemet to Idyllwild on my Dualsport/ adventure bikes using jeep roads a couple of times per week! A beautiful area full of Deer, Mountain lions, Bear and Rattlesnakes.

Sam:yes:

 

[Jeriatric]

I lived right below there in Hemet, for 15 years. Great roads for bikes, Spyders or anything with wheels. There are also awesome Jeep roads, single tracks and ISDT type Enduro courses set up all over the foothills and mountains around Idyllwild. I rode from Hemet to Idyllwild on my Dualsport/ adventure bikes using jeep roads a couple of times per week!

A beautiful area full of Deer, Mountain lions, Bear and Rattlesnakes.

Sam:yes:

And....Big Horn sheep. Which are every bit as unpredictable as deer according to a friend of mine. He survived. The K1600 and big horn didn't.

Used to know the fire trails well. Was CDF stationed in San Jac back in the mid 60's and hauled water on many of them. Agree, it is "beautiful country".

 

[TEWKS]

.." DYNOMITE "...:thumbup:

Seventies flashback funny!

Pat

 

[Rocketman 2012]

He was cool and had a very good looking Sister

Sam:yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Yikes...!!

Gives new meaning to "Falling Rocks"...:roflblack: is a bummer for those needing that stretch of highway. ..:banghead::banghead: that is a big chunk of rock to get out of the way. .

 

[PistonBlown]

Could be worse...

The guy sold this one on TradeMe (our version of eBay with the following advert):
For sale 1 owner 25 - 30 tonne landscape feature (answers to the name Rocky) ...

He is in pristine condition (just a little bit of concrete dust). Suitable for garden feature, or as in our case a magnificent addition to your living area.

Rocky will enhance your "indoor outdoor" flow considerably, especially if you load him in through the garage roof like we did.

Sorry, but we are unable to deliver Rocky but would be happy for you to pick him up and roll him away (please mind our neighbours when you do)

Highest bid (should there be one) gets personalised photo with Rocky (when cordon lifts) and of course a wonderful addition to your home.

On a serious note: ALL proceeds will go to ChCh Earthquake Relief Fund.

 

[Blue Star]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reporting that State Route 243 (SR 243) between Pine Cove and Idyllwild is closed due to a fallen boulder approximately 18 feet in diameter.

I was just up there on Saturday, but turned around just past 243 on 74. There was a lot of people playing in the snow. I hope nobody was hurt.