Milepost 95.9 – 121
Roanoke, Virginia area
GAOA-funded*
What’s happening: Road and pavement reconstruction
What to expect: 10-mile detour from milepost 95.9 at Montvale Overlook (south of Peaks of Otter) to milepost 106, near U.S. Route 460.
Current and Future Closures: Construction is currently in process between milepost 95.9-106 with a full closure. In the early fall, that work is expected to be completed, and the closure will shift to milepost 106-121. Travelers could experience some short length, short duration, single-lane clousres between milepost 106-121 prior to the fall closure for preconstruction and survey work.
*GAOA-Funded: Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Funded projects are part of a concerted effort to address the extensive maintenance and repair backlog in national parks. The Blue Ridge Parkway is slated to receive more than $200 million from GAOA for multiple projects to address long-needed infrastructure improvements that will improve the visitor experience for a park that welcomed 16.7 million visitors in 2024.
Milepost 122 to 143
In the areas between Roanoke, VA/Rte 220 and Pine Spur
What’s happening: Pavement preservation resurfacing
What to expect: Single-lane traffic control with reduced speeds. Bicyclists and motorcyclists are advised to find alternative routes while pavement preservation work is curing due to hazardous conditions from loose gravel. Work will conclude prior to October.
Milepost 248.1 - 249.3
Near Laurel Springs, North Carolina
(GAOA-funded*)
What’s happening: Full replacement of the Laurel Fork Bridge.
What to Expect: Milepost 248.1 to 249.3 is closed to all activity (cars, bicycles and hikers) to ensure the safety of Parkway visitors and staff during construction. Continuous access to Doughton Park recreation area and The Bluffs restaurant will be available from the north beginning May 30, 2025. Mountains to Sea Trail users should anticipate an approximately 200-yard closure at the base of the bridge, at which point trail users should follow the fence line around the project site. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2025.
*GAOA-Funded: Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Funded projects are part of a concerted effort to address the extensive maintenance and repair backlog in national parks. The Blue Ridge Parkway is slated to receive more than $200 million from GAOA for multiple projects to address long-needed infrastructure improvements that will improve the visitor experience for a park that welcomed 16.7 million visitors in 2024.
Various locations between Milepost 229 – 276.4
Near Sparta/Doughton Park, NC
(GAOA-funded*),
What’s happening: Repaving of the mainline motor route and repair/replacement of infrastructure.
What to Expect & Detours: Construction includes phased closures with continuous access to Doughton Park recreation area and The Bluffs restaurant. Beginning June 4, 2025, access to the area from the north at US21. Detour signs will direct visitors around active construction.
NOTE: Full road rehabilitation and associated closures on the mainline road from Blowing Rock to Beacon Heights are now scheduled to take place in 2026. Project work will continue this year in overlooks in this corridor, and park visitors may experience intermittent one-lane traffic control.
*GAOA-Funded: Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Funded projects are part of a concerted effort to address the extensive maintenance and repair backlog in national parks. The Blue Ridge Parkway is slated to receive more than $200 million from GAOA for multiple projects to address long-needed infrastructure improvements that will improve the visitor experience for a park that welcomed 16.7 million visitors in 2024.
Milepost 224.9 – 421.8
Multiple Helene recovery projects progressing
What’s Happening: Repair and stabilization of 12 landslides
What to Expect & Detours: While significant work is needed to address all Parkway damage due to Hurricane Helene, the NPS has begun roadway repairs at eight locations to restore and stabilize the road, remove remaining debris, and repair guardrails near critical transportation networks. Target dates for completion and road reopening range from late summer through early fall. Initial project locations include (from north to south):
The Parkway’s unique design, including steep grades, limited sight distances, and beautiful built-in distractions also means drivers must respect closures and pay extra attention while navigating the route, especially during summer storms. Helpful driving, motorcycle, and hiking safety information is also available on the Parkway’s website.
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Hurricane Helene Home Page
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida and then stormed across multiples states in the Southeast.
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