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Contact: Morgan Warthin, (307) 344-2015
- On Wednesday, July 19, beginning at 6 a.m., West Thumb Geyser Basin in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park will close temporarily for road improvements.
- The closed areas include:
- West Thumb Geyser Basin parking lot
- West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail (including boardwalks and restrooms)
- Duck Lake Trail
- Yellowstone Lake Overlook Trail
- The closed areas are expected to reopen at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 20.
- Expect up to 30-minute delays.
- Drive slowly through construction zones and be alert to workers, heavy equipment, wildlife, and other hazards.
- Stay informed about up-to-date road conditions in Yellowstone:
- Visit Park Roads.
- Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information.
- Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
- Learn more about the Biscuit Basin to Grant Village (including Old Faithful & West Thumb) road improvement project at Park Roads.
Last updated: July 18, 2023