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Yellowstone Unveils New Bridge Amid Ongoing Park Challenges

11/26/2025

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Story summary

Yellowstone National Park opened a new 1,285-foot steel girder bridge over the Yellowstone River to replace a 62-year-old structure, with two lanes of traffic and a pedestrian walkway.
The project was funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
The construction faced challenges from the park's hydrothermal activity.
Work continues on overlooks and ecological restoration, with completion expected in 2026.
Budget cuts have delayed other major park projects.

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Story summary

Yellowstone National Park opened a new 1,285-foot steel girder bridge over the Yellowstone River to replace a 62-year-old structure, with two lanes of traffic and a pedestrian walkway.
The project was funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
The construction faced challenges from the park's hydrothermal activity.
Work continues on overlooks and ecological restoration, with completion expected in 2026.
Budget cuts have delayed other major park projects.