Yellowstone National Park construction to begin July 26

Construction crews will begin working on South Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park beginning at the South Entrance and continuing north for 21 miles to the West Thumb intersection on July 26.

Initial work on the project known as the Pavement Preservation Yellowstone 2017 project will include truck hauling to the Lewis Lake Area via the West Entrance and survey crews working along the roadway shoulder.

Crews will begin preparing the roadway surface for micro surfacing operations by cleaning the roadway and pavement patching.

Micro surfacing is anticipated to begin the week of August 7.

Officials said travelers can expect single lane traffic and anticipate up to 30 minute delays Monday through Friday until the end of August.