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Effective 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2011: A travel closure is in effect for the Moose-Wilson Road within Grand Teton National Park. The road has been closed due to the presence of a grizzly bear in close proximity to the road. For the safety of both the bear and park users, Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott in consultation with wildlife biologist and other park mangers made the determination just before 9:00 a.m on Friday. Due to the character of this road, which is narrow and winding with low visibility, it is extremely difficult to safely manage a large wildlife jam. Rangers will be in the area monitoring the bear's activity and will re-open the road once they believe it is safe to do so. Local residents and park visitors are advised to plan ahead and use an alternate route because this temporary closure prevents the ability to make a 'through trip' on the Moose-Wilson Road. To alert travelers of the road closure, signs will be placed on Wyoming Highway 390. For motorists heading south to Teton Village from Moose, signs will also be placed near the junction of the Teton Park and Moose-Wilson roads. |
Last updated: February 24, 2015