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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

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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.

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