Grand Canyon Connector Navajo Nation road closures/reopening - April 2021

[bascyclist]

Does anyone have information on the route closures in the Navajo nation?  Thanks

[John Nettles]

According to the Navajo website, as of a couple of days ago, all roads are closed to outsiders until further notice.  See  https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ for info.

[aggie]

Roads that are marked as tribal roads are closed to non-residents of the Navajo nation.  You should still be able to use US Hwy 89 even though it passes through the western edge of their land as it is a major north-south route but don't leave the main hwy.  Be prepared for all the services in the Navajo Nation to be closed.

[John Nelson]

Yes, I'm pretty sure that all the county, state and federal highways that traverse the Navajo Nation are still open. It's only the Nation-owned roads (5000 miles of them) that are closed to visitors.

[CMajernik]

Desert View and the Grand Canyon East Entrance (on map 10) remain closed because of COVID-19 lockdowns on the neighboring Navajo Nation. You can only enter and exit the park through the South Entrance.

[CMajernik]

As of 4/8/2021, Desert View and the Grand Canyon East Entrance (on map 10) have reopened. The Navajo Nation still has COVID-19 restrictions, so when you are riding US89 try to not stop at any services. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-re-opens-east-entrance-gate-4-8-2021.htm