After some ups and downs on Old Hwy 80, we were directed on the Hwy 8 for the downgrade and it was a blast! Got back off at the bottom and went via Ocatillo to Brawley. One bad stretch of pavement immediately east of Ocatillo through Plaster City to Seely- just old cradked asphalt - loosened all our fillings. After that it was a breeze into Brawley. Actually the road improved after Plaster City. I guess all the truck traffic with wall board required more maintenance.