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Major Road Work In Rocky Mountain National Park On 3 Mile Section Of Road 

Major Road Work In Rocky Mountain National Park On 3 Mile Section Of Road 

As temperatures begin to drop at night, road construction operations on a 3-mile section of US 36, just west of Bear Lake Road junction to east of Deer Ridge Junction, will expand into the day. This section of road will remain closed nightly from 9 pm to 7 am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings.

The contractor has begun paving operations. There will be a partial road closure during the paving work. When the road reopens each morning at 7 am, two-way traffic will be allowed until noon through this section.

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park

In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Rocky Mountain National Park will begin a phased reopening on May 27, with limited services including basic park road and trail access. Visitor centers will remain closed. Many outlying areas will reopen, however the Wild Basin area will remain closed to all public access during this initial phase.

Nightly Closures, May - September In Rocky Mountain National Park

Nightly Closures, May - September In Rocky Mountain National Park

Beginning this May through September, major road construction will occur on US 36 inside of Rocky Mountain National Park. The work will take place on a 3-mile section of US 36, just west of Bear Lake Road junction to east of Deer Ridge Junction. Beginning in May, this section of road will be closed nightly from 7 pm to 7 am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings. There will be no nightly closures on Friday and Saturday nights.

US 36 Closure Info: Lyons to Estes

US 36 Closure Info: Lyons to Estes

Monday, March 9, at 12:01 a.m., US 36 between Lyons & Estes Park, will close to through traffic at Mile Point 8 and remain closed until the week of April 7.