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 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 28th, 2023.This page will be updated on May 29th.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) |
Open |
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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 |
Open |
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76.4 - 85.9 |
Apple Orchard Parking Area to VA Route 43 (Peaks Road), |
Open |
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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 |
Open |
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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. Project update as of March 2023 available at https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/news/2023-roanoke-updates.htm . Detour map available at https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/news/roanokeslideupdate22.htm . |
135.9 - 167.2 |
Adney Gap to Rocky Knob Maintenace Area |
Ungated* |
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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 |
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199.0 - 200.1 |
Ranger Road/Fancy Gap Maintenance Area |
Ungated* |
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200.1 - 202.1 |
Sunbelt/Autumnview Road to VA Route 608 (Old Appalachian Trail) |
Open |
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202.1 - 234.1 |
VA Route 608 to Mahogany Rock (NC) |
Ungated* |
Beginning May 1, park visitors should expect short-distance and short-duration single lane closures from mileposts 229.6 to 276.2. Learn more here. |
North Carolina Sections of Parkway
Parkway Mileposts |
Crossroads | Status |
Notes |
234.1 - 242.3 |
Mahogany Rock (NC) to Alligator Back Overlook |
Open |
Beginning May 15, park visitors can expect full closures with detours in place between mileposts 229.6 to 238.5. These closures are related to a major infrastructure project underway, learn more here. |
237.1 |
Air Bellows Gap Access Road |
Open |
Beginning May 15, park visitors can expect full closures with detours in place between mileposts 229.6 to 238.5. These closures are related to a major infrastructure project underway, learn more here. |
242.3 - 285.5 |
Alligator Back Overlook to Bamboo Gap |
Ungated* |
Beginning May 1, park visitors should expect short-distance and short-duration single lane closures from mileposts 229.6 to 276.2. Learn more here. |
285.5 - 288.0 |
Bamboo Gap to Aho Gap |
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288.0 - 290.8 |
Aho Gap to Green Hill Road |
Ungated* |
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290.8 - 292.1 |
Green Hill Road to US Highway 321/221 Blowing Rock |
Open |
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292.1 - 294.5 |
US Highway 321/221 Blowing Rock to Sandy Flat Gap, including Moses Cone Manor |
Open |
During the 2023 season, park visitors should expect short-distance, short-duration single lane closures from mileposts 292 to 305. Learn more here. |
294.6 - 296.4 |
Sandy Flat Gap to Price Park Picnic Area |
Open |
During the 2023 season, park visitors should expect short-distance, short-duration single lane closures from mileposts 292 to 305. Learn more here. |
296.4 - 298.5 |
Price Park Picnic Area to Holloway Mountain Road |
Ungated* |
During the 2023 season, park visitors should expect short-distance, short-duration single lane closures from mileposts 292 to 305. Learn more here. |
298.5 - 305.1 |
Holloway Mountain Road to US Highway 221 (Beacon Heights) |
Open |
During the 2023 season, park visitors should expect short-distance, short-duration single lane closures from mileposts 292 to 305. Learn more here. |
305.1 - 305.2 |
US Highway 221 to Beacon Heights Overlook |
Ungated* |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
305.2 - 307.9 |
Beacon Heights Overlook to Roseboro Road |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
307.9 - 314.6 |
Roseboro Road to Shuffler Road/Parkway Road |
Ungated* |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
314.6 - 317.5 |
Shuffler Road/Parkway Road to US Highway 221 (Linville Falls) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
316.5 |
Linville Falls Spur Road |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
317.5 - 324.7 |
US Highway 221 to Jacksontown Access Road (Bear Den CG) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
324.7 - 330.9 |
Jacksontown Access Road to NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) |
Ungated* |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
330.9 - 333.9 |
NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) to Little Switzerland |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
333.9- 342.1 |
Little Switzerland to Victor Crossing |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
342.1 - 344.2 |
Victor Crossing to NC Highway 80 |
Ungated* |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
344.2 - 355.3 |
NC Highway 80 to Mount Mitchell State Park |
Open |
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355.3 |
Mount Mitchell State Park |
See Note |
For updated information about Mt. Mitchell State Park please visit: Mount Mitchell State Park | NC State Parks (ncparks.gov) |
355.3 - 364.5 |
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Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
364.5 - 367.6 |
South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel to North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
367.6 - 375.7 |
North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area to Bull Gap (North of Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
367.6 |
USFS Road 63 (Stoney Fork Access Rd) |
Closed |
Until Further Notice |
375.7 |
Ox Creek/Elk Mountain Access Road |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
375.7 - 381.9 |
Bull Gap (Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) to Folk Art Center |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
377.4 |
Craven Gap Access Road (Town Mountain Road) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
381.9 - 382.8 |
Folk Art Center to Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) |
Ungated* |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
382.8 - 384.1 |
Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) to Park Headquarters and Visitor Center |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
384.1 - 384.7 |
Park Headquarters and Visitor Center to Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) |
Ungated* |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
384.7 - 388.8 |
Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) to Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
388.8 - 393.6 |
Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) to NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) |
Open |
Begininning May 14th, park visitors should expect a short-distance and short-duration single lane closure near the Interstate 26 bridge at milepost 392 for approximately two weeks. |
393.6 - 402.7 |
NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) to Stoney Bald |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
400.3 |
USFS Road 5000 (Bent Creek Access Road) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
402.7 - 405.5 |
Stoney Bald to NC Highway 151 Access Road |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
405.5 |
NC Highway 151 Access Road |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
405.5 - 408.8 |
Elk Pasture Gap to Pisgah Store |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
408.8 - 411.9 |
Pisgah Store (Pisgah Campground and Inn) to US Route 276 |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
411.9 - 418.7 |
US Route 276 to North of Graveyard Fields Overlook |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
418.7 - 420.2 |
North of Graveyard Fields Overlook to USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
420.2 - 423.2 |
USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) to Beech Gap (NC Route 215) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
423.2 - 443.0 |
Beech Gap (NC Route 215) to Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
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Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
455.7 - 469.1 |
Soco Gap (US Route 19) to US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mtns. NP |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
458.2 |
Heintooga Spur Road |
Open |
Park visitors in this area may experience intermittent, short duration parking area, overlook or ramp closures related to this pavement preservation project. |
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.
- Linn Cove Visitor Center is temporarily 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: May 28, 2023