Temporary road closure between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction; Old Faithful to West Thumb Junction reopens

News Launch Day: August 27, 2020

Speak to: Morgan Warthin, 307-344-2015

Mud Volcano to Fishing Bridge Junction

• The street concerning Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction is shut to because of to an overturned semi-tractor trailer.
• The semi-tractor trailer is carrying dangerous materials (gasoline).
• At present, park crews are in the place to aid with the hazmat cleanup.
• It is unknown how extended the street closure will final.
• This is an emerging incident, and the park will continue to offer present-day info when it is available.
• No pics of this incident are accessible at this time.

Previous Faithful to West Thumb Junction

• The road concerning Outdated Devoted and West Thumb Junction opened Thursday morning, August 27.
• This section of road could shut if and/or when wildfire action improves.
• Stop by Lone Star Fireplace for far more facts.

Continue to be educated! For up-to-day road info, visit go.nps.gov/YellRoads, call (307) 344-2117 for a recorded information, or indicator up to obtain Yellowstone highway alerts on your mobile cellphone by texting (82190) to 888-777.