Denali’s bridge is complete, with bus access expected in 2027
NPS announced completion of the Pretty Rocks Bridge over an active landslide. The road had closed in August 2021; thawing permafrost was a contributor to instability.
The release says public bus service to the west end is expected for the 2027 season. Road repairs and facility work remained after the structure was completed.
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Thawing ground ice contributes to slope movement, damaging the road. Spanning the active landslide aims to restore a connection. The announcement establishes bridge completion, while full bus service was still a future expectation.
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