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Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Trail Closures

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Trail Closures Several trails are closed due to storm damage, including the spur trail to the upper overlook at Linville Falls, and the Tanawha Trail at the Boone Fork Creek foot bridge. The trail under Linn Cove Viaduct is closed for repair work on the viaduct.

Caution

• Pavement Preservation

  Alert 1 , Severity ,caution ,, Pavement Preservation Pavement resurfacing will be occurring along the parkway this summer. Visitors should expect brief delays, lane closures, and loose gravel on the road surface in project areas. Current work zone as of June 18: MP 393 (NC 191) to MP 413 (US 276).
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• Increased Bear Activity

  Alert 2 , Severity ,caution ,, Increased Bear Activity Bears are very active along the Parkway at this time. Learn how to stay safe in bear country!
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• Check for Road Closures

  Alert 3 , Severity ,caution ,, Check for Road Closures Weather conditions, rock slides, and road maintenance work may cause temporary closures of sections of the parkway. For road status updates, please check the Road and Facility Closures page for a link to the real-time road closure map.
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Weather can be unpredictable and severe on the Parkway.

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Road Closures

Always check the real-time closure map and the Road and Facilities Closure page before heading onto the Parkway. Roads and may be closed for a variety of reasons, including inclement weather and maintenance.

Weather

The weather can change very quickly and noticeably as you drive along the Parkway. Check specific location forecasts on our weather page.