Yellowstone National Park Approves Reconstruction of North Entrance Road
The National Park Service (NPS) has approved plans to reconstruct the North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park, which connects Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, and Gardiner, Montana. The NPS has determined that the reconstruction project will have no significant environmental…
Billings, MT, September 17, 2026 —
The National Park Service (NPS) has given its approval for the reconstruction of the North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park. This vital route serves as a connection between Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, and Gardiner, Montana.
The decision follows an environmental assessment by the NPS, which concluded that the planned reconstruction project will not have a significant environmental impact. This project is a direct response to the extensive damage caused by a flood in June 2022, which destroyed the original road.
The selected plan outlines a comprehensive approach to restoring access. It includes the construction of a new, permanent road designed for long-term durability. In addition to the new road, the plan also designates the temporary access route, established after the flood, to be converted into a multi-use trail. This conversion aims to preserve recreational opportunities while prioritizing the rebuilding of essential infrastructure.
Further details regarding the timeline for construction commencement, the specific contractors involved, and the estimated costs associated with the reconstruction project were not immediately available. The NPS has indicated that the project will proceed following the approval, but specific dates for the start of work or projected completion are pending. The focus of the approved plan is the establishment of a resilient and lasting transportation corridor into one of the nation’s most iconic national parks.
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