Yellowstone National Park wants to include a new long-term path into the park from the north. The task follows a flood in 2022 damaged part of the northern part of the park. The park is now thinking about constructing a road to allow more access while keeping conservation in mind.
To kick things off, they wish to hear from the public about the project. The park will hold virtual conferences next week and have a 30-day public comment period.
Here are those two meetings:
Park authorities state the flood on June 13, 2022 was a “500-year occasion.” Indicating there is less than a. 2% possibility of something that effective happening. Later, park visitors were evacuated, and the park was closed for repairs. Ever since, crews have actually put a short-term road in location between Gardiner, Montana, and Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana.
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The new road aims to be a permanent method and out of the park. Park leadership also wants the roadway to open year-round so that more visitors can access Yellowstone in the winter season.
Starting February 12, the public can share feedback about the proposed road on Yellowstone’s website. The National Park Service will consider the feedback for the initial draft of the new roadway. The draft is due in the Fall of 2024. Officials are anticipated to complete the plans in early 2025.
Yellowstone National Park wants to add a new road into the park from the north. This comes practically 2 years after a terrible flood.