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

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on May 12, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

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

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South Entrance to West Thumb

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Lake Village to West Thumb

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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:

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Visit park roads.

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

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Call (307) 344-2117.

For road construction information:

* Visit road construction.

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

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

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