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09/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2026 11:07
Glacier National Park Announces Reopening of the Alpine Sections
News Release Date: September 9, 2026
- Going-to-the-Sun Road has reopened after park officials made the proactive decision to close it at 5 p.m. on September 6, 2026, due to heavy rain and possible rockfall that made the road susceptible to flooding and mudslides.
Park rangers accessed the roadway and after evaluating today's weather forecast, opened the road around 2 p.m. this afternoon. The road had been closed from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook.
Check the weather forecast and park road status before you visit, dress for varying degrees of weather, and be on alert for potential hazards on roadways and trails. Check the park website for the most up to date information. Visitors can also sign up for park notifications which include road status updates by texting GNPROADS to 333111.
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