Yellowstone News and Information

NEWS RELEASE Yellowstone National Park 2024 road improvement projects Improving safety, access and experience on park roads Lewis River Bridge replacement: girders and south abutment NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 18, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – There will be two major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park in 2024. The Lewis River Bridge and Yellowstone River Bridge projects will cause traffic delays. It’s important that visitors plan accordingly for these delays located along the park’s southern and northern road corridors. 1. Lewis River Bridge Location:  Nearly 10 miles north of the South Entrance on the South Entrance Road Access:  In 2024, expect up to 20-minute delays while roads are open to wheeled vehicles (May-Oct. 31). Nearby pullouts and the trail to Lewis River Falls will be closed during construction. Improvements:  This project began in 2022 and will conclude fall 2024. It includes the removal