![]() ![]() They often list vital information on road conditions, road construction, and other information you may need to know. Monitor Rocky Mountain National Park’s X feed (Twitter) for the very latest road condition news. Visit the US Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration website for information on this project. Construction is expected to last through winter of 2024. This project may add a few additional minutes to reach the Beaver Meadows Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. There is currently major construction in the town of Estes Park to address the traffic congestion.Work has been proceeding mostly as expected and will continue through June. This change is part of the construction of a new roundabout in this location. Beginning Tuesday, May 30th traffic will move in an alternating one-way pattern on US 36 at the Community Drive intersection, which is as you pass Lake Estes on the way into Estes Park.For these reasons it is recommended that visitors use the Beaver Meadows Entrance on Highway 36. Additionally, there is construction along highway 34 to install a new sidewalk from Estes Park all the way to the Aspenglen campground. There is only one entrance lane open during this time. Construction is expected to last through the autumn of 2023. ![]() There is currently construction underway at the Fall River Entranceto Rocky Mountain National Park.Old Fall River Road is open for the season! Road Construction Vehicles over 25 feet and vehicles pulling trailers are prohibited on the road. Due to the winding, narrow nature of the road, the scenic 9.4-mile route leading to Trail Ridge Road is one-way only. It is an unpaved road which travels from Endovalley Picnic Area to above treeline at Fall River Pass, following the steep slope of Mount Chapin’s south face. Old Fall River Road was built between 19. Old Fall River Road opened for the 2023 season on July 1st read the Park's announcement here. To learn more about driving Trail Ridge Road in the summer, read this. You can also see photos from a mid-April ski trip up Trail Ridge Road. Park staff will update the recorded line when/if the road status changes.ĭo you wonder why the road is closed all winter, find out here. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly at any time and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded status phone line at (970) 586-1222. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened for the season on May 26th, at 6 a.m. Avoid the worst of the traffic by coming early or late and avoiding weekends. Traffic stretched back two miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station at 2pm on Sunday July 3, 2023. Last updated: J(Updated as there are changes to report) ![]()
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