NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through The National Park Service's website.
WEST GLACIER, Mont. – Due to the drastic winter weather, Glacier National Park has announced that the alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road will not reopen to vehicles this season. The road typically closes between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook on or before the third Monday in October, weather and road condition dependent. Visitors are reminded that hiker and biker access is permitted on most closed roads in Glacier National Park though risks include falling ice or rocks, and ice-covered or snowy road conditions. The Going-to-the-Sun Road between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass was closed on September 16 to allow for the completion of an ongoing pavement preservation project. Since the area was impacted by a significant snowstorm the day after the pavement preservation work was completed, it was decided the road stay closed. Efforts to plow the alpine section of the road were hampered due to continued snowfall and avalanche activity.
For further information on the area and driving conditions, visit the Glacier National Park's website.