The 14-mile stretch of rocky road that leads to the Grand Canyon’s glass-bottom attraction, known as Skywalk, is to be paved.
The $20 million road will be treated with organic oil.
Canola?
No. Rather, in an effort to prevent vehicles from kicking up dirt and rocks, the road will be sealed with Durasoil (this is where we would insert the little trademark symbol).
According to the company website, Durasoil is an eco-friendly substance made with actual vegetable oil. It is colorless and odorless and makes a pretty good salad dressing (of that, we joke). Durasoil is formulated to maintain its dust-controlling properties from the moment of application and can suppress particle matter large and small in any conditions. Any equipment used for spraying water can safely apply Durasoil.
The road should please the thousands of visitors expected to visit the Skywalk annually. In mid-July, the Hualapai Indian tribe reached an agreement with Nigel Turner, who owns the Grand Canyon West Ranch, to allow for its construction. About $12 million in federal grant money will be used for the project; the remaining $8 million is to be paid by profits from the Skywalk and other attractions on the Hualapai reservation. There is no estimation on how much the side of oil will cost.