PHOENIX — Grand Canyon National Park has updated its construction schedule that will see reopenings and several closures throughout the park.
As part of the updated schedule, the park will reopen the Bright Angel Trail and Campground for visitors on May 15, according to a National Park Service news release.
Several canyon areas were closed last year due to construction on the Transcanyon Waterline, which supplies water for the community and visitors of the park.
The following park trails will be closed until Oct. 1 as construction continues throughout the park.
- The River Trail, between River Resthouse and the South Kabib Trail junction
- Silver Bridge and Plateau Point Trail, between the Tonto Trail West junction to Plateau Point
- Bright Angel Campground large group sites.
Hikers and trail users can use the Black Bridge though Sept. 30 to cross the Colorado River. On May 15, the Bright Angel Trail from the South Rim trailhead to Pipe Creek Beach will open to hikers. Access to Phantom Ranch from the River Trail will be off-limits.
More details on Grand Canyon National Park closure update
More construction is needed from May 15- Sept. 30, including maintenance work to the Silver Bridge, according to the release. New waterline and and electrical lines will also be installed along the Plateau Point and River Trails.
More information on the Transcanyon Waterline project is available online.
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