YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — The road from the East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), and Canyon Village to Lake Village in Yellowstone National Park has opened for the season to public motor vehicle traffic.

The park reminds travelers that conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions.

The public can check current road status on the park website and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).

This summer, visitors should expect up to twenty-minute delays east of the park’s East Entrance due to road construction. For updates on this project, visit the WYDOT Travel Information Map.

Conditions permitting, the following roads will open May 13 at 8 a.m.:

  • South Entrance to West Thumb
  • Lake Village to West Thumb
  • West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)
  • Tower Junction to Tower Fall

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