Road ClosuresWeather conditions, maintenance projects or emergency events may cause temporary road closures along the parkway. The chart below lists distinct sections of the parkway oriented from north to south, and organized by gate locations with route information at the various access and exit points. Road status as of 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2023. This page will be updated on Feb. 8th. Status is subject to change throughout the day after the page has been updated.
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Parkway Mileposts |
Crossroads | Status | Notes |
0.0 - 2.2 |
Rockfish Gap (I-64) to VA Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) |
Open |
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2.2 - 4.4 |
VA Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) to VA Route 610 (Old Draft Drive) |
Ungated* |
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4.4 - 13.6 |
VA Route 610 (Old Draft Drive) to VA Route 664 (Lyndhurst Drive), |
Open |
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13.6 - 16.1 |
VA Route 664 (Lyndhurst Drive) to VA Route 814 (Love Road) |
Ungated* |
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16.1 - 27.1 |
VA Route 814 (Love Road) to VA Route 56 (Tye River Road) |
Open |
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27.1 - 29.1 |
VA Route 56 (Tye River Road) to VA Route 603 (Irish Creek Road) |
Ungated* |
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29.1 - 45.5 |
VA Route 603 (Irish Creek Road) to US Route 60 |
Open |
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45.5 -61.4 |
US Route 60 to VA Route 130 (Elon Road) |
Closed |
Ice and hazardous trees |
61.4 - 66.3 |
VA Route 130 (Elon Road) to VA Route 501, |
Open |
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66.3 - 76.4 |
VA Route 501 to Apple Orchard Parking Area |
Closed |
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76.4 - 85.9 |
Apple Orchard Parking Area to VA Route 43 (Peaks Road), |
Closed |
Several trees down |
85.9 - 91.0 |
VA Route 43 (Peaks Road) to Bearwallow Gap |
Ungated |
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91.0 - 105.8 |
Bearwallow Gap to US Route 460 |
Closed |
As of December 9, 2022, there is an ongoing closure between milepost 91.0-105.8 due to a landslide. This section of the Parkway is now *fully closed* to all visitors and recreation of any kind including cyclists and pedestrians. |
105.8 - 112.4 |
US Route 460 to VA Route 24 (Washington Avenue) |
Open |
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112.4 -121.4 |
VA Route 24 (Washington Avenue) to US Route 220 |
Open |
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115.0 |
Explore Park Rd. (Roanoke River Pkwy) |
Open |
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120.3 |
Roanoke Mountain Loop |
Closed |
Until Further Notice |
120.4 |
Mill Mountain Spur Road |
Open |
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121.4 - 135.9 |
US Route 220 to Adney Gap |
Closed |
The Roanoke section of Parkway from U.S. 220 (milepost 121.4) to Adney Gap (milepost 135.9) which was previously open to cyclists and pedestrians is now *fully closed* to all visitors and recreation of any kind. Due to heavy equipment and contractors working in the area, a full closure is in place and enforceable under 36 CFR 1.5(f). Updated detour signage in place. Please see Detour Map for more detailed visual information. |
135.9 - 167.2 |
Adney Gap to Rocky Knob Maintenace Area |
Ungated* |
|
167.2 - 170.3 |
Rocky Knob Maintenace Area to VA Route 720 (Old Fields Rd), |
Open |
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170.3 - 198.4 |
VA Route 720 to VA Route 685 Turkey Ridge Road, |
Ungated* |
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198.4 - 199.0 |
VA Route 685 Turkey Ridge Road |
Open |
|
199.0 - 200.1 |
Ranger Road/Fancy Gap Maintenance Area |
Ungated* |
|
200.1 - 202.1 |
Sunbelt/Autumnview Road to VA Route 608 (Old Appalachian Trail) |
Open |
|
202.1 - 234.1 |
VA Route 608 to Mahogany Rock (NC) |
Ungated* |
From February 6, 2023 through April 1, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 217-248 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
North Carolina Sections of Parkway
Parkway Mileposts |
Crossroads | Status | Notes |
234.1 - 242.3 |
Mahogany Rock (NC) to Alligator Back Overlook |
Open |
From February 6, 2023 through April 1, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 217-248 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
237.1 |
Air Bellows Gap Access Road |
Open |
From February 6, 2023 through April 1, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 217-248 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
242.3 - 285.5 |
Alligator Back Overlook to Bamboo Gap |
Ungated* |
From June 2022 through Nov 2024, a bridge repair project will require a detour and a full closure to all traffic from Milepost 248.1 to 249.3. (Laurel Fork Bridge) Details and detour map. From January 2, 2023 through March 6, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 217-248 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
285.5 - 288.0 |
Bamboo Gap to Aho Gap |
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From January 2, 2023 through February 6, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 280.8-298.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
288.0 - 290.8 |
Aho Gap to Green Hill Road |
Ungated* |
From January 2, 2023 through February 6, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 292-298.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
290.8 - 292.1 |
Green Hill Road to US Highway 321/221 Blowing Rock |
Open |
From January 2, 2023 through February 6, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 280.8-298.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
292.1 - 294.5 |
US Highway 321/221 Blowing Rock to Sandy Flat Gap, including Moses Cone Manor |
Open |
From January 2, 2023 through February 6, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 280.8-298.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
294.6 - 296.4 |
Sandy Flat Gap to Price Park Picnic Area |
Open |
From January 2, 2023 through February 6, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 280.8-298.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
296.4 - 298.5 |
Price Park Picnic Area to Holloway Mountain Road |
Ungated |
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298.5 - 305.1 |
Holloway Mountain Road to US Highway 221 (Beacon Heights) |
Open |
From November 14, 2022 through April 1, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 298.5-305 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
305.1 - 305.2 |
US Highway 221 to Beacon Heights Overlook |
Ungated* |
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305.2 - 307.9 |
Beacon Heights Overlook to Roseboro Road |
Open |
|
307.9 - 314.6 |
Roseboro Road to Shuffler Road/Parkway Road |
Ungated* |
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314.6 - 317.5 |
Shuffler Road/Parkway Road to US Highway 221 (Linville Falls) |
Open |
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316.5 |
Linville Falls Spur Road |
Open |
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317.5 - 324.7 |
US Highway 221 to Jacksontown Access Road (Bear Den CG) |
Open |
From January 1, 2023 through January 13, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 324-330 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
324.7 - 330.9 |
Jacksontown Access Road to NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) |
Ungated* |
From January 1, 2023 through January 13, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the Parkway from Milepost 324-330 for 2023 winter maintenance. |
330.9 - 333.9 |
NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) to Little Switzerland |
Open |
From Jan. 1, 2023 through Jan.13,2023 there will be intermittent closures of the Parkway from Milepost 330.9 through Milepost 333.9 for 2023 winter maintenance. |
333.9 - 342.1 |
Little Switzerland to Victor Crossing |
Open |
From Jan 1,2023 through Jan. 16, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the Parkway from Milepost 333.9 through Milepost 342.1 for 2023 winter maintenance. |
342.1 - 344.2 |
Victor Crossing to NC Highway 80 |
Ungated* |
|
344.2 - 355.3 |
NC Highway 80 to Mount Mitchell State Park |
Open |
From January 16, 2023 through January 27, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 344-355 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
355.3 |
Mount Mitchell State Park |
Open |
From January 30, 2023 through February 24, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 355-365 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. For updated information about Mt. Mitchell State Park please visit: Mount Mitchell State Park | NC State Parks (ncparks.gov) |
355.3 - 364.5 |
NC Highway 128 to South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel, |
Closed |
From January 30, 2023 through February 24, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 355-365 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
364.5 - 367.6 |
South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel to North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area |
Closed |
Due to adverse weather conditions |
367.6 - 375.7 |
North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area to Bull Gap (North of Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) |
Closed |
|
367.6 |
USFS Road 63 (Stoney Fork Access Rd) |
Closed |
Until Further Notice |
375.7 |
Ox Creek/Elk Mountain Access Road |
Open |
|
375.7 - 381.9 |
Bull Gap (Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) to Folk Art Center |
Open |
|
377.4 |
Craven Gap Access Road (Town Mountain Road) |
Open |
|
381.9 - 382.8 |
Folk Art Center to Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) |
Ungated* |
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382.8 - 384.1 |
Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) to Park Headquarters and Visitor Center |
Open |
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384.1 - 384.7 |
Park Headquarters and Visitor Center to Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) |
Ungated* |
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384.7 - 388.8 |
Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) to Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) |
Open |
From January 9, 2023 through January 26, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 384.7-388.8 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
388.8 - 393.6 |
Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) to NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) |
Open |
From January 9, 2023 through January 26, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 388.9-393.6 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
393.6 - 402.7 |
NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) to Stoney Bald |
Closed |
From January 30, 2023 through February 16, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 393.7-402.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
400.3 |
USFS Road 5000 (Bent Creek Access Road) |
Closed |
From January 9, 2023 through January 26, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 393.7-402.5 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
402.7 - 405.5 |
Stoney Bald to NC Highway 151 Access Road |
Closed |
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405.5 |
NC Highway 151 Access Road |
Closed |
|
405.5 - 408.8 |
Elk Pasture Gap to Pisgah Store |
Closed |
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408.8 - 411.9 |
Pisgah Store (Pisgah Campground and Inn) to US Route 276 |
Closed |
From Febuary 13, 2023 through February 17, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 408.6-412 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
411.9 - 418.7 |
US Route 276 to North of Graveyard Fields Overlook |
Closed |
From January 30, 2023 through February 10, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 412-423 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
418.7 - 420.2 |
North of Graveyard Fields Overlook to USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) |
Closed |
From January 30, 2023 through February 10, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 412-423 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
420.2 - 423.2 |
USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) to Beech Gap (NC Route 215) |
Closed |
From January 30, 2023 through February 10, 2023 there will be intermittent closures of the parkway from milepost 412-423 for winter 2022/2023 maintenance operations. |
423.2 - 443.0 |
Beech Gap (NC Route 215) to Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) |
Closed |
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443.0 - 455.7 |
Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) to Soco Gap (US Route 19) |
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455.7 - 469.1 |
Soco Gap (US Route 19) to US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mtns. NP |
Closed |
The closure begins at Milepost 458 and continues until Milepost 469 at US HWY 441. (Ice in tunnels) |
458.2 |
Heintooga Spur Road |
Closed |
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469.1 |
US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
See Note |
Please visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park website for road status updates. |
*Note: Sections of the roadway marked as "ungated" are open except in emergency situations.
Facility Closures
These closures are in addition to the closures posted at the top of the page:
- Otter Creek Restaurant (Milepost 60.8) south of Buena Vista, VA is closed.
- Bluffs Lodge is closed.
- Rocky Knob Cabins are closed.
Please visit the Operating Hours and Seasons page for additional facility schedules and closures.
Trail and Backcountry Closures
Please read the information about avoiding crowded trails in the COVID-19 Information section above.
- Dobie Mountain Trail at Humpback Rocks in VA (Milepost 6) has been permanently closed.
Last updated: February 6, 2023