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Blue Ridge Parkway update on road closures in Virginia Oct. 25

Harry October 26, 2024

All 500 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway on September 26 closed to all uses Due to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene. In the weeks following the storm, National Park Service crews and emergency services mobilized to make repairs and launch a rescue operation. phased reopening For parts of the parkway in Virginia.

On Friday, the National Park Service released a statement. detailed chart about road conditions and closures along the entire route Blue Ridge Parkway In Virginia.

In the update, NPS said weather conditions, road construction and maintenance projects, as well as emergency events may cause temporary road closures along the parkway.

“The chart lists sections of the parkway running north to south and is organized by gate locations along with route information at various access and exit points,” the statement said. “Information regarding road closures and construction activities is included in the important information and road updates column.”

Portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia remain closed

Although many sections have reopened, there are some areas of the parkway that are still closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene or construction projects that were ongoing before the storm.

120.3: Roanoke Mountain Loop remains closed until further notice.
200.1 – 202.1: Sunbelt/Autumnview Road to VA Route 608 (Old Appalachian Trail), which includes the I-77 Crossing, remains closed.
202.1 – 234.1: VA Route 608 to Mahogany Rock, NC is completely closed.

MP 221 – MP 229.5: The road is closed to all activities due to the replacement of three bridges. Take NC 18 to the NC/VA line near milepost 217.3. Access to Doughton Park, including the campground and Bluffs restaurant, is possible via NC 18.

MP 229.5 to MP 238.5: The road is closed to all activities for repaving and infrastructure repair. Take NC 18 to the NC/VA line near milepost 217.3. Access to Doughton Park, including the campground and Bluffs restaurant, is possible via NC 18.

The Parkway is open in Virginia and North Carolina from milepost 285.5 -305. All other sections of the North Carolina parkway remain closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene. For details about the parkway in North Carolina, visit Blue Ridge Parkway’s Facebook page.

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