Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21222
National Park Service rule caps vehicle traffic on Denali Park Road
Posted
October 16, 2026
Identifier
2026-21222
The National Park Service issued a final rule limiting vehicle traffic on a restricted section of Denali Park Road. - Government buyer: National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. - Rule: Caps traffic at 160 vehicles per 24-hour period on the restricted road section from mile 15 to mile 90 during the visitor season. - Authorization requirement: Operating a motor vehicle on that section during the visitor season requires a permit or other written authorization from the superintendent. - Scope: The cap applies to all vehicles using the restricted section, not only permitted vehicles. - Procurement relevance: This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are identified.
Description
The National Park Service amends special regulations for Denali National Park and Preserve to align the vehicle limit on the restricted section of the Denali Park Road (miles 15–90) with its Vehicle Management Plan. During the visitor season, no more than 160 vehicles may travel on that road section per 24-hour period. The visitor season runs from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the second Thursday after Labor Day. The rule is effective November 16, 2026.