Carlsbad, NM – Supplied Industrial Solutions (SIS) of Granite City, IL is progressing on schedule with the installation of new steel reinforcing beams and wall anchors in the elevator hoistway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The elevators were taken out of service for safety concerns.
After the beams are installed, Gerald Henry, an experienced elevator technician with HH Angus of Dallas, TX will troubleshoot and adjust safety devices on the car, which is expected to take several days.
Once any needed adjustments are completed, an independent inspector will verify and validate that the repair work done complies with elevator industry standards. The independent inspector will issue a “Certificate of Inspection” which will allow the elevators to be brought back in service.
“We anticipate providing elevator service to our visitors on Memorial Day weekend, the kick-off for our busy summer season. We have been very happy with the work that Hall Machinery and SIS has done.” said Doug Neighbor, superintendent of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Additionally, on May 27, the visitor center will change to extended summer hours, 8 am - 7 pm, and Bat Flight Programs will begin at 7:30 pm nightly (program times change as the season progresses).
Self-guided tours are available daily into the cavern. Ranger-guided tours are also being offered this summer into King’s Palace, Hall of the White Giant, Slaughter Canyon Cave, Left Hand Tunnel, Lower Cave and Spider Cave. Reservations for guided tours can be made at www.recreation.gov.
For more information on park regulations, visitation or park tours, call 575-785-2232 or visit www.nps.gov/cave.