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10/06/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2023 11:32

UPDATE: Section of Beartooth Highway (US-212) remains closed; crews to evaluate conditions into the weekend

News Release Date:
October 6, 2023

Contact:Linda Veress, (307) 344-2015

UPDATE: Section of Beartooth Highway (US-212) remains closed; crews to evaluate conditions into the weekend

News Release Date: October 6, 2023

  • The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line remains closed due to winter weather conditions.

  • Crews will continue to evaluate the road status into the weekend and will reopen this segment of the highway if conditions allow.

  • This section of the highway closed on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews have monitored the snow and ice conditions since the temporary closure.

  • The last day to enjoy driving the Beartooth Highway for the season will be Monday, Oct. 9, weather dependent.

  • Check for weather forecasts for the Beartooth Highway at National Weather Service.

  • Check the Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation websites for road updates and status.

UPDATE: Section of Beartooth Highway (US-212) will close temporarily Sept.30 due to forecasted winter weather

News Release Date: October 4, 2023

  • The Beartooth Highway remains closed due to winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions later this week and will reopen the highway as conditions allow.

  • The last day to enjoy driving on the Beartooth Highway for the season will be Monday, Oct. 9, weather dependent.

  • Check for weather forecasts for the Beartooth Highway at National Weather Service.

  • Check the Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation websites for road updates and status.

Section of Beartooth Highway (US-212) will close temporarily Sept.30 due to forecasted winter weather

News Relase Date: September 28, 2023

  • The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. due to forecasted winter weather conditions.

  • Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow.

  • The Beartooth Highway closes annually in early October, weather dependent.

  • Check the Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation websites for road updates and status.