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Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun Road Project eBlast
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Updated September 30, 2008
Travel and Construction Update
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON UNTIL WEATHER CLOSES THE ALPINE SECTION OF THE ROAD, THE STATUS OF THE ROAD IS AS FOLLOWS:
The west side of road is open to Logan Pass from West Glacier, a distance of 32 miles. Minor construction continues and short delays may be encountered through a 3 mile construction zone.
The east side is open to vehicular travel for 13.5 miles to Jackson Glacier Overlook. From here, visitors can hike and bike for an additional 2 miles to Siyeh Bend. The east side closure is to allow accelerated work repairing sites damaged by a large storm dating from November 2006. The section between Siyeh and Logan Pass is closed to all travel.
OTHER PARK ROADS
All other park roads are open, with the exception of parts of the Inside North Fork Road. Conditions can abruptly change. Please call 1-406-888-7800 for current information.
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For more information
Information about the Going-to-the-Sun Road and related visitor service improvements are available by calling Glacier National Park Headquarters at 1-406-888-7800.
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Throughout Montana, Dial 511; Select Option '5' for Glacier National Park Tourist Information. Outside Montana and for other long-distance carriers, dial 1-800-226-7623.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road Project eBlast is a joint effort between the and the National Park Service.
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2008 Going-to-the-Sun Road Project (5 Photos)
Photos of the rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road
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2007 Going-to-the-Sun Road Project (32 Photos)
Photos of the rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most often asked questions about the Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Going-to-the-Sun Road History
A modern interactive look at the construction of the Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Glacier's 2008 Shuttle Map
download and print (1.4Mb)
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Did You Know?
Grizzly bears in the park have a wide variety of food sources, including glacier lily bulbs, insects, and berries. They may also make an early season meal of mountain goats that were swept down in avalanches over the winter.
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Last Updated: September 30, 2008 at 17:30 EST |
