Having grown up in the shadow of "The Mountain" I have enjoyed the many times this road has been closed by Mother Nature.
Today the 5 mile walk / bike route along the wild glacier fed Carbon River through deep forest to the Ipsut Campground and picnic area is a very easy fantastic adventure. It is a great opportunity for moms and dads to introduce their children to our wondrous wilderness.
For the unfit elderly folks, well (imho) they can join the others along the (too) many roads throughout the rest of the park.
I am for keeping this road closed to motorized travel from today and forever, preserved for the enjoyment of our "future generations."