East Portal Road reopens after weather related closure
East Portal Road will reopen by 8 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026, after a temporary weather-related closure, according to the National Park Service.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation-managed road was closed on September 14 as forecasts called for significant rainfall in the region. Officials were concerned that the heavy rain could increase the risk of mudslides.
The reopening will restore public access following the precautionary closure. Visitors should remain alert to changing road and weather conditions when traveling in the area.
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