Denali National Park Proposes Daily Vehicle Limit Update

The National Park Service is proposing a rule to update how vehicle use is regulated on the Denali Park Road. The current regulation caps the total number of permits issued for the season. The proposed rule would replace that with a daily cap of 160 vehicles per 24-hour period during the visitor season.

Why it matters: This action is primarily administrative. The park has been managing traffic based on a 160-vehicle daily limit since 2012, so the rule does not change the actual level of vehicle use. It updates the regulation to use a daily count instead of a total permit count, which is easier to enforce and understand. It also corrects a minor wording error regarding the end date of the visitor season, which could extend access in some years.

Who it affects

• Visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve who use the park road.

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The National Park Service published this proposed rule in the Federal Register. Check the original document for the full text and the deadline to submit comments.

Agency: Interior Department, National Park Service
Source: Federal Register — read the official document