The Mohave Valley News reports that a bid of $188,864 was accepted to repair six culverts along Oatman Road, aka Route 66, between Oatman, Ariz., and Kingman, Ariz.
If approved by the county supervisors, the construction project is expected to begin in later this month and take about two months to complete. […]
The culverts allowing rain from washed to flow under the road were built in the 1920s or 1930s. The culverts were constructed without bottoms, allowing erosion over time. The new reinforced culverts, many about six-feet long, will be box shape. […]
Flooding in 2005 caused parts of Oatman Road to wash away with one sinkhole large enough for a car to fit in.
A few purists might lament the replacement of original culverts. But part of the entire road washing away every time it rains isn’t good, either. So I have no objections.
So, if you’re traveling 66 through that area in the next few weeks, be aware of possible delays.
Also, resurfacing Oatman Road also recently was placed on a list of President Obama’s potential stimulus package projects. Whether Mohave County will continue to pursue this is unknown.