(WYDOT Public Relations Specialist Cody Beers, Facebook)

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Department of Transportation Public Relations Specialist Cody Beers said on Monday, Sept. 28 that a portion of Beartooth Highway has been closed.

He noted there are 3-4 foot snow drifts at the summit of the pass.

“Beartooth Highway (US212) will remain closed until further notice from the Long Lake barricade on the Wyoming side of the Wyoming/Montana border to the MT/WY state line,” Beers said.

Beers said that the National Parks Service is monitoring the road.

“It may be reopened if the winter weather moderates,” he added.

Road condition information is available from WYDOT.