Arizona republican., 1915-04-14
RULES FOR TRAVEL
 ON ROOSEVELT ROAD
Issued Under Authority C. H. Fitch, Project Manager, U. s. R. S. Phoenix, Arizona

piles must travel in the same dircc- tion at the same time. Distances-F'rom Mesa to Govern ment Wells IS 23 miles; from Gov ernment Wells to Tortilla Flat is 70 miles, from Tortilla Flat to Fish Creek is II miles: from Fish Creek to Roosevelt dam is 16 miles; total distance from Mesa to Roosevelt dam 60 miles. Each one of these dis tanccs can be covered in about one hour.
 | Traffic Oirectors-At Government Wells, Torti!la Flat and Fish Creek, there will be stationed traffic di- rectors who will also be deputy sheriffs with absolute authority in directing traffic. Repairs-At Tortilla Flat, the top of Fish Creek Hill and at Fish Creek station, there will be repre- sentativcs of various valley garages to attend to such repairs as may be necessary.
 Time of Arrival at Dam-Ai au- tomobiles are expected to make ali carly start in order to arrive at the dam before F o'clock noon. Special Noticc-On the 18th no au- tomobile will be allowed to pro ceed toward the dam leaving Fish Creek later than 100 P M., or Tor tilla Flat later than 12:00 noon, or Government Wells later than II A. NJ. No ears will travel West on the road between the dam and Mesa any time before 600 F. NJ. Return-On the return trip auto mobiles will not be allowed to start from the dam earlier than 800 r. NJ, and all those desiring to return that day should leave the dam not later than 500 o'clock P. M in or der to be out of the mountains by dark.
 Arrival at Damon arrival at the dam automobiles will he allowed to discharge passengers on the highway oposite the dam, but must proceed immediately to Roosevelt, tNew Towm, 1 l-2 miles above the dam, where all automobiles will be parked and where they must remain until the start is made for the return trip. This is absolutely necessary on ac- count of the lack of space for park ing at or near thesadam. Directors at Dam-The dam and vicinity will be under control of of ficials who will have full police power On the 18th cars arriving at the dam after 10:00 A. M, will not he allowed to cross the dam to the hotel, but must proceed to New Town. Special autos will be on hand to carry passengers (drivers) between the dam and New Town from 10:00 A. M.. to 800 P. NJ, on the 18th
 0CeneraI Rules In addition to the above rules issued by the project manager of the Salt River Valley Project must also be observed. These rules are as follows:
 Notice The Mesa Roosevelt road is a gov ernment highway. The use of this road by the general public has been permitted in the past and such use will be continued for the present, provided those who avail them seles of the privilege will exercise proper care and regard for the safe ty and comfort of others by observ- ing the Following rules.
 Speed
 1. The speed limit for automobiles on the desert portion of the road
 will be that fixed by law of the state
 Slow on all Curves 2. The speed limit for automobiles between Government Wells and Roosevelt dam must not be over U5) miles per hour. and this rate must be reduced at all bridges and sharp curves
 2. Automobiles must be slowed down when passing other vehicles and must give plenty of clearance
 Horns 1. Horns must be sounded at all sharp curves
 5. Teams must be approached care fully and slowly on dangerous DOT tions of tine road and as far as possible teams must be given the in side, even if it requires turning to the left to Go SO
 G. Otherwise the laws governing public travel will apply on this road
 C. H. FITCH, Project Mgr. Officials of Celebration Road from city limits Mesa to dam vii be under direction and in entire charge of Jeff D. Adams, Sheriff of Maricopa county. and John P. Orme, chairman transportation committed
 The sheriff of Gila county will be in charge of the road from the dam to Globe.
 All arrangements at dam will be Tn charge of E.. P. Conway and C. H. Fitch. Officials of L. S. R. & will cooperate
 Remnants at Fish Creek will be in charge of Roy Murray
 Speakers will be in charge of C. II. Akers. The speaking will com