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Weather-permitting, South Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone National Park to open May 14

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Spring views of the park road near the South Entrance

NPS / Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: May 12, 2021
Contact: Morgan Warthin, 307-344-2015

Weather-permitting, the following roads will open Friday, May 14, at 8 a.m. to public motorists: 

• South Entrance to West Thumb 

• Lake Village to West Thumb 

• West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)  

Conditions can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. 

For road status updates: 

• Visit park roads.  

• Text "82190" to 888-777 to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). 

• Call [phone]. 

For road construction information: 

• Visit road construction. 

• Expect traffic pattern changes and/or delays at the North Entrance and Old Faithful area.  

• The road between Tower-Roosevelt and Canyon Village is closed for the 2021 season. 

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