Temporary road closure at Canyon Ferry Dam for required maintenance

HELENA, Mont. - The Bureau of Reclamation will close access to all traffic across Canyon Ferry Dam on Montana State Highway 284, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The temporary road closure will allow Reclamation staff to safely conduct necessary inspection work on the dam infrastructure.

The work includes a complete inspection of the spillway bridge by the Federal Highway Administration. Travelers must seek alternate routes, north and south of the dam during the closure period. Emergency vehicles and first responders will be allowed to pass over the dam during the road closure but may face delays of approximately 15 minutes.

Contact the Canyon Ferry Field Office at 406-475-3310 or visit https://www.usbr.gov/gp/mtao for more information.

Facts about Canyon Ferry:

Construction on Canyon Ferry Dam began in May of 1948 and was completed in June of 1954. The dam, powerplant, and reservoir constitute the Canyon Ferry Unit. Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of water resources, including flood prevention, hydropower generation, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located approximately 15 miles east of Helena. Travel East on East Custer Avenue, which turns into Canyon Ferry Road, approximately 15 miles to the dam.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye, with 33,500 surface acres of water and 96 shoreline miles. Concrete boat ramps, campgrounds, day-use areas, shelters, swimming, and three marinas are also available. View available recreation information here.