![]() NPS Check this page frequently for updates. This list is not comprehensive and additional projects may be added or changed. The funding source, estimated repair timeline, and additional information for each project will be provided as they are established. Storm Damage - Project Information Location: Milepost 224.9
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes restoring paved waterways, repairing drainage trenches, and reconstructing pavement. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Summer 2025
Location: Milepost 254.9
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall to restore and strengthen the failed slope and backfill additional areas washed out by the slide. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design, Planning, and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 274.9
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall to restore and strengthen the failed slope and backfill additional areas washed out by the slide. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design, Planning, and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 ocation: Milepost 284 (Repairs at 3 sites) Location: Milepost 306.8
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing material to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes installing a rock buttress, reconstructing paved waterways, repairing drainage trenches and pavement reconstruction. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Completed Repair Timeline: Summer 2025 Location: Milepost 313
Overview: Repairs will involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design, Planning, and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 316 to 325 (Repairs at 4 Sites)
Overview: This work will involve slope, road, and infrastructure repairs at four sites between milepost 316 and 325. These projects are currently in the planning phase and specific work is still being determined. Funding Source: Supplemental Disaster Funding Status: Phase 3 - Assessment and Planning Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 317 - Linville Falls
Overview: Park facilities near Linville Falls experienced a great deal of destruction from the storm, including the visitor center, picnic area, comfort station, and portions of the campground and spur road. Future plans for this site are still being evaluated. Funding Source: Supplemental Disaster Funding Status: Phase 3: - Assessment and Planning Stage Repair Timeline: TBD Location: Milepost 318 (Repairs at 2 Sites)
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 319 (Repairs at 7 Sites)
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes guardrail replacement and culvert cleaning. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 320
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes guardrail replacement and culvert cleaning. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 321
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design, Planning and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 322
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a rock buttress and installing topsoil and turf. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 323 (Repairs at 2 sites)
Overview: Repairs at two sites involve rebuilding a stone masonary wall, verifying the integrity of soil anchors, installing a celluar confinement and erosion control system, replacing top soil and turf, and removing debris. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design, Planning, and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 336 to 345 (Repairs at 12 Sites)
Overview: This work will involve slope, road, and infrastructure repairs at twelve sites between milepost 336 and 345. These projects are currently in the planning phase and specific work is still being determined. Funding Source: Supplemental Disaster Funding Status: Phase 3 - Assessment and Planning Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 342 and 343 (Repairs at 3 Sites)
Overview: Repairs include temporary stabilization and safety measures for 3 slides, including installation of geomembrane with sandbags and shot rock, placement of safety barriers, guardrail repairs, debris removal, and repair and reconditioning of drainage trenches. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Summer 2025 (Temporary Stabilization Only - Permanent repairs will occur in Phase 3) ocation: Milepost 344.4, 344.6, and 345.6
Overview: Repairs at three sites involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes culvert replacement, resetting stone masonry headwalls, and road patching. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 2 - Design and Contract Award Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 346 to 351 (Repairs at 9 Sites)
Overview: This work will involve slope, road, and infrastructure repairs at nine sites between milepost 346 and 351. These projects are currently in the planning phase and specific work is still being determined. Funding Source: Supplemental Disaster Funding Status: Phase 3 - Assessment and Planning Stage Repair Timeline: Fall 2026 Location: Milepost 356 / 369 / 374
Overview: Repairs at three sites involve reinforcing the slope, slope clean-up and repair, shoulder repair, and debris removal. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1: Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Fall 2025 Location: Milepost 375
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes culvert repairs, drainage trench reconditioning, guardrail replacement, pavement reconstruction, and debris removal. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Fall 2025 Location: Milepost 380.5
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes drainage trench and paved waterway repair and reconditioning, pavement reconstruction, and debris removal. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Fall 2025 Location: Milepost 401
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes culvert repairs, drainage trench and paved waterway repair/reconditioning, guardrail replacement, headwall reconstruction, pavement reconstruction, and debris removal. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Summer 2025 Location: Milepost 421
Overview: Repairs involve constructing a reinforced soil slope (RSS) using layers of soil and reinforcing materials to rebuild the failed slope. Additional work includes drainage trench repair/reconditioning, guardrail replacement, pavement reconstruction, and debris removal. Funding Source: Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Status: Phase 1 - Construction in Progress Repair Timeline: Summer 2025 ![]() Road Conditions and Road Status
Winds and rain from Hurricane Helene downed many trees along the Blue Ridge Parkway, requiring a substantial clean up effort ![]() Maps - Blue Ridge Parkway
It is important to know if the parkway is open before you visit. ![]() Helene Impacts and Recovery
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida and then stormed across multiples states in the Southeast. |
Last updated: July 22, 2025