It’s almost done.  Work is nearing completion on the section of road between Norris and Madison through Gibbon Canyon in Yellowstone National Park.  Earlier this month, traffic began traveling along the new road alignment and over the new 253 foot bridge over the Gibbon River.  Overnight closures ended yesterday, but visitors can still expect up to 30 minute construction delays through October 23^rd -- including over the Labor Day holiday weekend.  Paving of the new road and the nearby Beryl Springs Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of September. Work is now underway to remove the old road and bridge and restore the 2-mile section of river corridor.  In addition to the road, the redesigned Gibbon Falls Overlook and parking area, two new picnic areas and the long closed Gibbon Falls picnic area are all set to open to visitors October 23, weather permitting.  All interior park roads close for the season Monday morning, November 8^th.    

(Photo: Mary Hekatner, YNP)