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Pretty Rocks Bridge Complete, Paving Way for Return of Public Access to the West End of Denali Park Road
September 3, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

The National Park Service, Federal Highway Administration and project partners today celebrated the completion of the Pretty Rocks Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Denali National Park and Preserve, marking a major milestone in restoring access to the west end of Denali Park Road following the Pretty Rocks landslide and road closure in August 2021.
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.
