Teton Pass to Undergo Full Closure June 27

All Images: Courtesy of Wyoming Department of Transportation

Teton Pass, the crucial stretch of road that connects Teton Valley, Idaho, to Jackson, Wyoming, will be fully closed this weekend from June 27 through June 30. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) crews will be utilizing this time to complete what is hopefully the last round of repairs on the pass since the devastating landslide last summer.

This final closure is scheduled from 6 p.m. on Friday, June 27, through 6 a.m. on Monday, June 30.

The tremendous slide was a reckoning for both locals and tourists last year, with many locals using the pass to commute from their homes in Teton Valley to their work in Jackson. Recognizing the necessity of the route, construction teams immediately got to work and reopened the pass within a stunning three-week time period.

While the disaster raised many questions about the affordability of housing, worker shortages and the long-term sustainability of mountain communities that are reliant on both commuting labor and tourist dollars, little was said by civil leaders once the highway was reopened.

The pass has since functioned well with zero major failings, and this final round of repairs will seek to ensure that continues. WYDOT crews will be on duty around the clock during the closure, paving a new section of road where the original landslide detour was constructed at milepost 12.8. New guardrails and signs will be installed as well, marking the official restoration of the affected section of road.

The Coal Creek Campground on the west side and top of Teton Pass will both remain open to foot traffic, but mind the noise, as heavy machinery is expected to be operating in the area for the entirety of these three days.