The closure is to allow bicyclists to participate in a hill climb event on the road.
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Each winter, WSDOT closes the narrow section of road with sharp curves and steep slopes to vehicle traffic.
As a result, Artist Point, Lake Ann Trailhead, Austin Pass Picnic Area and Heather Meadows Visitor Center are not accessible by vehicle.
Power lines on a power pole connected to the line had been sparking.
Work ranges from clearing debris that accumulated over the winter to bridge maintenance.
"Someone driving by at 55mph would likely never notice the wreckage. We are fortunate the neighbor heard the crash."
First responders were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle rollover crash and the vehicle was on fire.
Initial reports from the scene were that both lanes were blocked.
Initial reports were of a head-on crash followed by a vehicle versus pole crash in the same area.