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 Conditions

Check real-time road cameras and travel times to Zion.

Road Restrictions

Learn the restrictions for large vehicles and what roads you can drive.

Getting There

Make sure you know where to park and how to take transit.

Recreation Nearby

Plan your Southern Utah trip to parks and cities near Zion.

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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Image of a map of the construction area along US-89 in Panguitch. Text on image is below.

10/16 3:24pm

🦺 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 3/3

Zion Canyon Fiber Optics, US-89

Crews will continue shoulder work in the following areas. Minimal traffic impacts.

➡️ Hatch (US-89 MP 104-114)

➡️ South of Panguitch (US-89 119-127)

➡️ North of Panguitch (US-89 136-139)

➡️ Junction of US 89 & SR-20

Project Website

Image of the construction area along SR-9 in Zion National Park. Text on image is below.

10/16 3:16pm

🦺SR-9 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 2/3

Fiber line installation continues along SR-9 in the Town of Springdale.

📍Springdale (SR-9 MP 28-30); minor delays

Crews are continuing to perform work on the west end of town during daytime hours.

➡️ Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, expect one-way traffic with minor delays.

➡️ Daytime work Mon.- Fri.

➡️ Watch for crews/equipment

Project Website

Image of the construction area along SR-9 in Hurricane. Text on image is below.

10/16 3:09pm

🦺SR-9 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 1/3

Fiber line installation continues along SR-9 in Hurricane, Virgin, and Zion National Park.

📍SR-9 MP 3-7 (Hurricane); no delays

📍SR-9 MP 22-23 (Virgin); no delays

📍ZMCH MP 38-40: paving operations west of ZMCH tunnel; minor delays

➡️ Inside ZNP: Daytime work Mon. – Thur.

➡️ Inside ZNP: Nighttime work to restart Oct. 26

➡️ Watch for crews/equipment

Project Website

A photo showing current road conditions or parking availability at Zion National Park and along SR-9 through Springdale. Text on image is included below.

10/16 10:40am

Travel Tips

Check out the SunTran bus Zion Route – SunTran bus picks up / drops off at Lion Blvd

Download the SG SunTran App to see bus arrival times

Use the Zion Corridor Park & Ride in Virgin or ride from your hotels nearest bus stop in La Verkin and Virgin

A photo showing current road conditions or parking availability at Zion National Park and along SR-9 through Springdale. Text on image is included below.

10/16 9:27am

🅿️ PARKING UPDATE

❌FULL: Zion Visitor Center at 9:19am

✅ AVAILABLE: PUBLIC & PRIVATE

Zone A (park to post office)

Zone B (Switchback Grill to Anasazi Way)

Zone C (Lion Blvd)

Zion Area Parking

Zion Area Travel Tips

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Your Guide to Leaf Peeping in the Zion Area

September 23, 2026

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E-Bike Rentals at Zion National Park: Rules and Riding Tips

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Springdale Parking Guide for Zion Visitors

Where can I find road information for the Greater Zion area?

Are there road restrictions in the Greater Zion area?

Plan your trip to the Zion National Park area

What else is there to do near Zion National Park?

Road Construction Project Information