Construction will begin the week of October 31, for a new and improved entrance station at the Fall River Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The Fall River Entrance is one of two major entrance stations on the east side of the park and is located on U.S. Highway 34, just inside the park boundary. During this major construction project, only one lane at Fall River Entrance will be operational to enter the park and one lane to exit. Park visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid the Fall River Entrance and use the Beaver Meadows Entrance. Park visitors should expect extended wait times at both major east side entrance stations. Weather and resources depending, the project should be completed by late June. Originally designed for summer operations nearly 60 years ago, the facilities at the Fall River Entrance Station no longer meet the safety or operational needs of the park. When the entrance station was designed, the park had approximately one and a half million annual visitors. By 2019, annual visitation almost tripled, to over four and a half million annual visitors. Improvements are needed to improve visitor access and convenience, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a safe and efficient space for park employees. Fun fact - This will not be the first time the Fall River Entrance Station to Rocky Mountain National Park has been removed, replaced, or constructed in the park's 107-year history. When this project is complete, this will be the fifth version of an entrance station in the Fall River Corridor. Want to learn more? Visit the Fall River Entrance Construction Project webpage at https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/fall-river-entrance-construction-project.htm The Fall River Visitor Center will remain open with winter hours of 9 am to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week. Image Credits: Image 1 - NPS Photo/Grossman - A view of the Fall River Entrance today Image 2 - NPS Photo/Humberger - A view of the Fall River Entrance in 1940 #RMNP #FallRiverEntranceConstruction