Death Valley National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior CA Highway 190 PO Box 579 Death Valley, CA 92328 phone 760.786.3200 Death Valley National ParkNews ReleaseRemnants of Tropical Storm Mario Closed Roads in Death Valley National ParkDEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The remnants of Tropical Storm Mario brought significant rainfall to Death Valley National Park on the night of September 18. The following roads are closed due to storm damage: Badwater Road, North Highway, West Side Road, Twenty Mule Team Canyon, Cottonwood – Marble Roads, Mustard Canyon, and Keane Wonder Mine Road. Water runs off quickly rather than soaking into the ground, creating a slurry of water, mud, and rocks. Park staff are actively assessing conditions across the park, and additional closures may be necessary as evaluations continue. The most up-to-date information on road status and park access can be found at nps.gov/deva.