The National Park Service in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration is seeking public input on an environmental assessment for the reconstruction of a new permanent North Entrance Road.
NPS and FHWA s are holding an in-person meeting Tues., Jan. 13, 2026 from 4pm-5:30pm at Yellowstone Forever Institute Conference Room in Gardiner, MT, and a virtual meeting Wed., Jan. 14, from 1pm to 2:30pm. During each meeting NPS and FHWA staff will present three preliminary road alignment alternatives, including a video fly-over of the preferred alignment, followed by a question-and-answer session.
The road between Gardiner at the north entrance and Cooke City/Silver Gate at the northeast entrance is open year-round and serves as the only winter vehicle access in and out of the park.
Much of this important infrastructure was destroyed in the historic flooding in June 2022. A temporary road was opened in October 2022, a road not engineered for long term use. The park service said a new road would improve road’s safety, and ensuring long-term visitor access while protecting natural and cultural resources.
Deadline for comments on the EA is Feb.4, 2026. The preferred method for submitting comments is online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/NorthEntranceRoad.
A final decision will be made in the spring 2026.
