CASPER, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park plans to open its East Entrance at 8 a.m. Friday, May 6 if weather conditions allow.
The park is planning to open the road from the East Entrance to Lake Village and the road from Canyon Village to Lake Village to public motor vehicle traffic, Yellowstone Public Affairs said Wednesday.
“Expect up to 20-minute delays east of the park’s East Entrance due to road construction,” the press release states.
The 10.25 miles east of the park’s East Entrance on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 is getting pavement work this spring, according to WYDOT. That $5.4 million project west of Cody is expected to be complete by August 31.
“For updates on this project, visit the WYDOT Travel Information Map,” Yellowstone’s press release said.
The park is planning to open additional roads at 8 a.m. Friday, May 13, weather permitting. Those roads include:
- South Entrance to West Thumb
- Lake Village to West Thumb
- West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)
- Tower Junction to Tower Fall
“Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions,” the press release states. “Check current road status on the park website and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).”
