TORREY, Wayne County — A popular road within Capitol Reef National Park has reopened with additional parking options just in time for any Labor Day weekend rush.

Construction crews put the finishing touches on the park’s project to enhance Scenic Drive, and it’s now fully open to Capitol Gorge within the park, Capitol Reef spokeswoman Shauna Cotrell said Monday.

“Capitol Reef National Park would like to thank the contractors for their diligent work, and the visitors for their patience as the park worked to improve the visitor experience with this project,” she said in a statement, adding that road conditions are still subject to change because of monsoonal storm potential in the forecast this week.

The $12 million project began in April 2024 , as park officials sought to address road

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