News Release

Weather-permitting, Beartooth Highway to open Friday, May 28, 2021

Plowing Beartooth Highway

NPS / Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: May 26, 2021

Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open May 28, 2021, at 8 a.m.
• Conditions can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. Plan to have alternate routes for travel should the highway close.
• Check the Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation websites for road updates and status throughout the summer.
• Photos from May 19 .