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English: ELLIS ROAD in the Amador Ranger District is one of the forest's top 3 priorities for storm damage repair. This road is the primary access route to the north end of the Mokelumne River Canyon. The main storm damage on Ellis road was the displacement of a low water crossing structure that had been installed after a previous storm event several years ago. The ground beneath this structure liquified with saturation from this year's heavy rainfall. An impermeable volcanic rock formation is thought to have contributed to the massive runoff at this location. (You can see this rock exposed above the site in one of the photos below.) Rip rap and gravel have been been installed as an emergency repair to ensure access for firefighters, engineers, and other administrative purposes but would not be able to withstand the amount of public use this road receives. Ellis Road is being evaluated for emergency funding by the Federal Highway Administration and will remain closed until a permanent repair is completed.