Acadia National Park to Open for Season: Local Residents Advised of Road Closures and Restoration Works

The National Park Service (NPS) has confirmed that Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, will open for the season, despite severe weather conditions in the winter and spring. The Park Loop Road will be accessible to motor vehicles from April 15, and the Carriage Roads will reopen for pedestrians. The Hulls Cove Visitor Center will start receiving visitors from May 3, and other facilities will open in April and May.

However, the Cadillac Summit Road will stay closed to motor vehicles due to icy conditions until the weather improves. The road will also be closed for 3-7 days before May 22 for repaving. The NPS recommends visitors to check the park's website for updates on current conditions.

Bridge restoration work at the Otter Cove Causeway will start in mid-April, reducing traffic flow from two lanes to one. A detour will be in place through Memorial Day weekend near Wildwood Stables for carriage road bridge restoration.

The NPS advises visitors to be cautious while exploring the park due to recent storm damage. However, the majority of the park's seasonal opening schedule will proceed as planned.

The NPS expects a busy summer season for 2024 and advises visitors to plan their trip to Acadia National Park responsibly. Visitors should follow the NPS's top five tips for preparation.

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