Temporary road closure between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction; Old Faithful to West Thumb Junction reopens

Temporary road closure between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction; Old Faithful to West Thumb Junction reopens

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Aug. 27, 2020. It is reproduced in full below.

Mud Volcano to Fishing Bridge Junction

* The road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction is closed to due to an overturned semi-tractor trailer.

* The semi-tractor trailer is carrying hazardous materials (gasoline).

* Currently, park crews are in the area to assist with the hazmat cleanup.

* It is unknown how long the road closure will last.

* This is an emerging incident, and the park will continue to provide current information when it is available.

* No photos of this incident are available at this time.

Old Faithful to West Thumb Junction

* The road between Old Faithful and West Thumb Junction opened Thursday morning, August 27.

* This section of road could close if and/or when wildfire activity increases.

* Visit Lone Star Fire for more information.

Stay informed! For up-to-date road information, visit go.nps.gov/YellRoads, call (307) 344-2117 for a recorded message, or sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting (82190) to 888-777.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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