Beartooth Highway Road Clearing - 2013Crews have started clearing the 11.4 miles of snowpacked roadway on Hwy 212. The road, which closes each winter because of excessive snow and adverse winter conditions, typically opens by the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Snow levels vary and drifts can be as high as 26 feet in the higher elevations. MDT is responsible for the highway to the Montana/Wyoming border, where the National Park Service takes over maintenance responsibilities through Wyoming, back into Montana and into Yellowstone Park. MDT and NPS coordinate closely in keeping the road open throughout the summer. Please check the road condition report for the most updated conditions and watch this site for updates and pictures on the plowing progress. A map of Beartooth highway is provided to assist with descriptions and landmarks mentioned in the videos. |
