Public Input Sought for Yellowstone’s North Entrance Road Project

Yellowstone National Park, in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration, looking to construct a new, permanent North Entrance Road. Aimed at enhancing year-round access between Gardiner, Montana, and Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana, the project focuses on improving natural hazard resilience and safeguarding the park’s natural and cultural resources. As part of the planning process, Yellowstone is inviting public participation through virtual meetings and a dedicated comment period.

Virtual Public Meetings and Comment Period

To gather feedback from the public, Yellowstone has scheduled two virtual public meetings on February 12 and February 14, 2024. Additionally, a 30-day public comment period will kick off on February 12, offering another avenue for stakeholders to express their views.

A 500-year flood event on June 13, 2022, caused extensive damage to the park’s northern infrastructure. The flood wiped out the road from Mammoth Hot Springs to Gardiner, Montana and park officials raced to convert an old wagon trail into a temporary connection. The proposed road aims to not only restore but improve access.

Meeting Details and Comment Submission

• Webinar 1: February 12, 2024, 3:30-5 p.m. MST
  • Zoom Link (Webinar ID: 833 4185 8193)
• Webinar 2: February 14, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m. MST
  • Zoom Link (Webinar ID: 843 9084 2047)

Comments can be submitted online at Yellowstone’s Planning Website, mailed, or hand-delivered to Yellowstone Center for Resources by March 13, 2024.

Your Input Matters

As the project progresses, all comments received will be carefully considered, leading to the release of a draft environmental assessment in fall 2024, followed by a final decision in early 2025.