My first thought when I saw this sign was, “I’m not sure I can wait until 2010.” But that’s what you’re in for if you’re planning of traveling from West Yellowstone into northern reaches of the park. The road from Madison Junction to Norris will be experiencing road construction for the next year or so, especially through the Gibbon Falls / Gibbon Meadow area.
Delays are expected to be around 30 minutes (starting late June through August,) but there will be times when there are no delays and days when the road will be closed the whole day — making for a lengthy detour.
While 30 minutes may seem like a long delay, I have to admit I’ve had delays that long waiting for the flat-landers to look at elk, so it shouldn’t be too bad. And besides, it’s not like you’re stranded in some God-forsaken place. This is a 30 minute delay in paradise. So bring your lunch and your camera. Sit back, relax, nosh your favorite road food, and make the most of it.
Remember, a 30 minute delay in Yellowstone is better than unimpeded traffic in any city in the world!!!
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