Road construction is perennial in Yellowstone. During 2000, major road construction projects will affect three sections of road -- as shown on map below, these are -- Lake Junction to West Thumb, the East Entrance Road from Fishing Bridge to the East Entrance and the Northeast Entrance Road from the park boundary to the Northeast Entrance station. With this in mind, consider the following options: extra time for delays and alternate routes.

Fortunately, this year no road closures are scheduled as has occurred the last few years. Thus construction this year should only be a nuisance instead of a major inconvenience as it has been.

The most disruptive construction for most park visitors will be the the construction between Lake Junction and West Thumb.

Besides the major construction projects, there will also be minor construction projects of a short term nature that will be ongoing throughout the park. These projects rarely cause long delays Only the major road construction projects are listed below.

Lake Junction to West Thumb

5 May - 3 July 00

Open - Expect up to 30 minute delays.

6 July - 5 November

Open 5am to midnight - Expect up to 30 minute delays.

Open midnight to 5 am - Expect 2 hour delays.

East Entrance Road

5 May - 15 June 00

Open - Expect up to 30 minute delays.

16 June - 5 November

Open 5am to midnight - Expect up to 30 minute delays.

Open midnight to 5 am - Expect 2 hour delays.

Northeast Entrance Station to Park Boundary

Expect minor delays.

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