WELCOME TO THE BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY

Welcome to the Beartooth Highway – a National Scenic Byways All-American Road. This 68 mile byway winds its way through southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming and leads into Yellowstone National Park at its Northeast Entrance. Since opening to automobile travel in 1937 the Beartooth Highway has welcomed visitors from around the world – introducing them to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto in the United States. Read more ….

Construction 2013

The 2013 Beartooth Highway construction project will be underway as we move closer to the summer travel season. Work will focus on replacement of the Long Lake Bridge, with reconstruction of 0.5 mile of roadway connecting this project to the previous Beartooth Highway projects that have been completed over the last several years. The project is expected to require one season to complete. Construction updates will be posted here throughout the 2013 travel season. Watch for updates - or join the Public Information Project mailing list below to receive construction updates and Beartooth Highway news via email.

Download May 13, 2013 Project Update

Current Conditions

The Beartooth Highway is currently closed to motor vehicle traffic. Each year in early November winter snows close the Beartooth Highway to over the road travel. During winter months the Beartooth Highway and surround area provide spectacular winter sports opportunities including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Highway plowing beings in late spring every year and the Beartooth Highway typically opens to motor vehicle traffic in time for Memorial Day.

2013 road opening information is provided here.