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IMPORTANT UPDATES

ROAD IMPROVMENT
on Gardner River High Bridge begins April 13, 2026

Updated: 4/2/2026

Please be aware of the upcoming National Park Service construction on the Gardner River High Bridge, beginning April 13, 2026. The bridge is located 0.5 miles southeast of Mammoth Hot Springs toward Tower Junction.

What this means for you:

  • Traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating flow controlled by a signal
  • Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected 24 hours a day
  • Construction runs April–late October 2026, pauses for winter, and resumes mid‑March/early April 2027, with completion expected October 2027
  • Five overnight closures (9:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.) will occur between late May and July 1, after Dunraven Pass opens (advance notice provided)

Vehicle restrictions during construction: Oversized or overweight vehicles cannot cross the bridge while barriers are in place:

  • Over 8’6″ wide
  • Over 75′ long
  • Over 80,000 lbs. GVW

Please plan routes and schedules accordingly, allow extra travel time, and remind drivers to proceed slowly and watch for construction crews.

The project includes structural repairs, joint replacement, painting, and new concrete guard walls to extend the bridge’s service life.

Road condition updates:

CONTACTLESS / CASHLESS PAYMENTS

Yellowstone National Park Lodges operates on a contactless/cashless payment platform. This provides an easier, faster, and more secure way to pay at our retail, restaurant, and lodging locations throughout the park.

2026 ENTRANCE FEES & PASSES

Posted: 12/04/2025

The National Park Service (NPS) is rolling out updates to entrance fees and passes starting January 1, 2026. These changes will affect all visitors to Yellowstone National Park, including our guests with lodge and/or activity reservations.

  • America the Beautiful Passes will cover entrance fees for up to two motorcycles.
  • A new America the Beautiful Pass for nonresidents of the U.S. will be available for $250. All other America the Beautiful passes will only be available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
  • Entrance fee-free days will only apply to U.S. citizens and residents. Nonresidents will be required to pay entrance fees and applicable nonresident fees.
  • Yellowstone National Park will have a nonresident fee of $100 for each person (16 and over) who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Please visit the National Park Service Website for the most up-to-date information.

NPS Fees & Passes Webpage

OLD FAITHFUL INN - West Wing Rooms

Update for Summer 2026

Guests staying at the Old Faithful Inn in the West Wing in 2026 may experience some construction noise due to the National Park Service (NPS) efforts to rehabilitate a historic building nearby.

Visitors driving on East Entrance Road up Sylvan Pass

Park Road Alerts

Learn more about the current status of park roads and road construction in Yellowstone.

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Double rainbow seen from Lower Mammoth

Weather Forecast

The weather in Yellowstone can change quickly and can deviate considerably from the forecast, so prepare for all conditions when planning your adventure.

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WINTER TRAVEL INFORMATION

For up-to-date park road info, call 307-344-2117 for a recorded message or sign up for SMS text alerts by texting 82190 to 888-777.

Winter weather may affect travel to and in Yellowstone National Park. With the exception of the northeast entrance road, all interior park roads are closed to personal vehicles. Park roads may close intermittently due to severe weather, including heavy snow and ice.

Please regularly visit the live NPS road report for more information. You can also call 307-344-2117 for recorded information and/or sign up for road updates by texting “82190” to 888777.

For more information on roads outside the park, please visit: Montana Road Report and Wyoming Road Report.

You can find the latest information on Yellowstone National Park conditions, including other park services, roads, weather, and more here.

The following websites provide information regarding winter road conditions, construction delays, and other travel restrictions.