03/14/2026
2026 Willcox Playa Fly-In Update:
The Cochise Railway Overpass bridge on US 191 is being replaced and the project is expected to finish in Spring 2028. The lakebed access road we have been using for the fall fly-in is currently inaccessible during this construction work. We're considering other options for lakebed access or alternate locations but as of now, plans for our 2026 gathering are uncertain. I have attached some photos and video of the current progress from this morning. Follow this group for more updates as they become available. https://www.kvoa.com/news/cochisecounty/major-bridge-replacement-project-underway-on-us-191-near-cochise/article_2ccea6d5-3b46-48d7-a9c3-bd35c448632a.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawQipFxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaYzdrQVYzRHUxc09sWTdEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuNbxLYEXJYT_xVspcmkUysWN4_2aLqtDRRYZtc-nAGHBpdq-hPibdbrrwmh_aem_PmqSWG4gXyWNBAN6l3_Mwg