SR-9/Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (ZMCH) Construction
Traveling to Zion National Park?
To access the main (south) entrance or the east entrance, you’ll be traveling on SR-9, either from I-15 in Washington County or from US-89 at Mount Carmel Junction. If you’re visiting Kolob Canyons, that’s a separate entrance off I-15 near New Harmony.
Know Before You Go
Road and Parking Status Updates
What are the current road conditions in the Zion National Park area?
Check our live status feed below for real-time updates on SR-9. If no posts appear, there are currently no active alerts or closures and the roads are open with no planned closures.
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10/21 12:05pm
TRAVEL TIPS: Heavy rain means dirt roads may become impassable.
That includes these popular areas near @zionnps:
📍Smithsonian Butte
📍Dalton Wash
📍Kolob Terrace north of Kolob Reservoir
📍Sheep Bridge
📍Smith Mesa
📍Gooseberry Mesa
📍North Fork County Road
If you plan to drive these roads, know your vehicle’s capabilities and bring extra supplies.
10/21 10:52am
🅿️ PARKING UPDATE
❌FULL: Zion Visitor Center at 10:50am
✅ AVAILABLE: PUBLIC & PRIVATE
Zone A (park to post office)
Zone B (Switchback Grill to Anasazi Way)
Zone C (Lion Blvd)
10/21 8:43am
🚨 Flash Flood Warning 🚨
‼️ Check the NPS site for closed trails and park notices
Drive According to Conditions:
Travel with caution
Reduce your speed
Don’t drive distracted
Maintain adequate space with vehicle in front of you
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