Rick, the dirt road down the hill from the Romero Saddle at the top of El Camino Cielo was hit extremely hard by the winter storms. There were several very large landslides blocking the road. Since the road hugs the cliff for quite a ways,, the washouts were numerous and some serious structural repairs were needed. That's why it's taking so long. Seems like there is a disconnect between the information the rangers are putting out and the actual contractors doing the work. It's all about communication!!!