So, now that I am in Castle Valley, I can give a definitive update. Yes, the are currently working on sr128. They have the first layer of asphalt down for almost all of the entire road (I think they were working on the last portion yesterday). There was on section where they had it down to one lane with a lead car to drive traffic through the construction. The worst length of time we have spent waiting at one of these spots was about 20 minutes (we’ve lived through 2 other construction projects on 128).
So, I’d say it very possible to drive down 128. The new paving has made the road smoother. The only real complaint I would have is this. They are expanding the lanes, which normally is a good thing. There are now several spots where the expanded lanes are uncomfortably close to the edge where the land falls away and the guardrails haven’t been installed.
Oh, and if your navigation routes you through Cisco, ignore it. The road through Cisco is shorter, but all the locals avoid it. Take exit 204 on I70 which is for sr 128.
And while driving 128 last night, I should note that the first 4 to 5 miles is completely boring. Give it a few miles before judging my comments on how scenic it is.
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