News Release

Windows Section to Temporarily Close for Necessary Maintenance October 4-6, 2022

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News Release Date: September 27, 2022 Moab, Utah –The Windows section and road in Arches National Park will close Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 6, 2022, for necessary construction and maintenance. During the project, the park will regrade recently constructed gravel parking areas, install asphalt, and formalize 10 new paved parking spaces at the lower Windows parking area. The road will be closed at the Balanced Rock junction starting at 4 a.m. on October 4 and will remain closed until the evening of October 6.

The Windows parking lot, trails, the Garden of Eden, and other areas along the Windows road will be inaccessible during this time. Expect increased traffic, congestion, and a higher probability of temporary entrance delays throughout the closure.

This project will improve visitor safety by lengthening parking spaces to prevent large vehicles from blocking the existing roadway. Additionally, a new ADA-accessible space will be installed.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and seek out alternative itineraries during the Windows closure. Visit https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/things2do.htm for more information on other activities at the park.
 

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