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Contact: Vanessa Torres, 830-868-7128 ext 235
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces a temporary, four-day closure of a portion of the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, TX. The closure will last from Monday, May 24th through Thursday, May 27th, and will restrict access to the north end of the ranch and the Texas White House Complex. Facilities impacted include the Show Barn, Hangar Visitor Center, Western National Parks Association gift store, and Texas White House Complex.
The closure allows for construction work on the historic taxiway. During this time, construction crews will pulverize the existing asphalt surface as a first step in reconstructing and repaving the Taxiway.
The taxiway began serving its namesake purpose shortly after then-Senator Johnson purchased the LBJ Ranch from his aunt in 1951. Many times, LBJ would meet visitors at the taxiway as they deplaned and ferry them to the Texas White House in his Cushman Cart. Since 2008, the taxiway has been used as visitor parking.
The east end of the LBJ Ranch will remain open to visitors during this partial closure. Visitors will be able to enjoy the Junction School, LBJ Birthplace, and Johnson Cemetery. Please plan ahead and stop by LBJ State Park and Historic Site for an LBJ Ranch driving permit, as parking will be limited to the Cemetery parking area only. In addition, the Johnson Settlement and the grounds of the Boyhood Home in Johnson City remain open.
Visit the park’s website for an inside, virtual tour of the Texas White House. Additionally, you can visit the Western National Parks Association online store for your souvenirs and books at https://store.wnpa.org/park-stores/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park.html.
Additional park-related updates are available on the park website at www.nps.gov/lyjo and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LBJohnsonNPS
Last updated: May 18, 2021