Road Status and Closures

Road Closures

Weather conditions, road construction and maintenance projects, as well as emergency events may cause temporary road closures along the parkway. The chart below lists sections of the parkway oriented from north to south, and organized by gate locations with route information at the various access and exit points. Information about road closures and construction activity is included in the important information and road updates column. To view a map of closures, detours and construction activity, see the current detour map below or the Interactive Map showing closures. For information on all current road projects visit, the Road Construction Projects page.

Winter Recreation

Recreation of any kind is prohibited in sections closed for Hurricane Helene. In sections with ongoing construction not related to Hurricane Helene, trail use is authorized and any form of road recreation is prohibited. Recreation is authorized in sections closed for winter weather. Visit Winter Recreation on the Parkway for more information.
 

Road status as of 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Status is subject to change throughout the day after the page has been updated.

Virginia Sections of Parkway

Parkway
Mileposts by Section

Crossroads

Status

Important Information and Road Updates

0.0 - 2.2

Rockfish Gap (I-64) to VA Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

2.2 - 4.4

VA Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) to VA Route 610 (Old Draft Drive)


Ungated*

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

4.4 - 13.6

VA Route 610 (Old Draft Drive) to VA Route 664 (Lyndhurst Drive),
including Humpback Rocks Visitor Center

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

13.6 - 16.1

VA Route 664 (Lyndhurst Drive) to VA Route 814 (Love Road)

Ungated*

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

16.1 - 27.1

VA Route 814 (Love Road) to VA Route 56 (Tye River Road)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

27.1 - 29.1

VA Route 56 (Tye River Road) to VA Route 603 (Irish Creek Road)

Ungated*

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

29.1 - 45.5

VA Route 603 (Irish Creek Road) to US Route 60

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

45.5 -61.4

US Route 60 to VA Route 130 (Elon Road)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

61.4 - 66.3

VA Route 130 (Elon Road) to VA Route 501,
including James River Visitor Center

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. CLOSED from MP 63.5 - MP 63.9 for Bridge rehabilitation. Detour signs in place from MP 61.4 - MP 64.

66.3 - 76.4

VA Route 501 to Apple Orchard Parking Area

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

76.4 - 85.9

Apple Orchard Parking Area to VA Route 43 (Peaks Road),
including Peaks of Otter Lodge

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

85.9 - 91.0

VA Route 43 (Peaks Road) to Bearwallow Gap

Ungated*

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

91.0 - 105.8

Bearwallow Gap to US Route 460

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

105.8 - 112.4

US Route 460 to VA Route 24 (Washington Avenue)

Closed

Closed for incoming inclement weather.
Multi-year road construction project underway. Trail use ONLY.

112.4 -121.4

VA Route 24 (Washington Avenue) to US Route 220

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Multi-year road construction project underway - Single Lane Impact Possible More Trail use ONLY.

115.0

Explore Park Rd. (Roanoke River Pkwy)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

120.3

Roanoke Mountain Loop

Closed

Until Further Notice

120.4

Mill Mountain Spur Road

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

121.4 - 135.9

US Route 220 to Adney Gap

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

135.9 - 167.2

Adney Gap to Rocky Knob Maintenace Area

Ungated*

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

167.2 - 170.3

Rocky Knob Maintenace Area to VA Route 720 (Old Fields Rd),
including Rocky Knob Picnic Area

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

170.3 - 198.4

VA Route 720 to VA Route 685 Turkey Ridge Road,
including Mabry Mill & US Route 52

Ungated*

MP 170.3 - MP 178 Open; MP 178 - MP 198 Closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section.

198.4 - 199.0

VA Route 685 Turkey Ridge Road
to Ranger Road/Fancy Gap Maintenance Area

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

199.0 - 200.1

Ranger Road/Fancy Gap Maintenance Area
to Sunbelt/Autumnview Road

Ungated*

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

200.1 - 202.1

Sunbelt/Autumnview Road to VA Route 608 (Old Appalachian Trail)
Includes I-77 Crossing

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

202.1 - 216.9 (State Line)

VA Route 608 to State Line

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

North Carolina Sections of Parkway

Parkway
Mileposts by Section

Crossroads

Status

Notes and Maintenance Closure Information

(State Line)
216.9 - 229.7

State Line to US-21

Open

229.7 - 241.1

US-21 to Doughton Park Recreation Area and The Bluffs Restaurant

Partial Closure;
Section includes Air Bellows Gap

Closed due to winter weather MP 234 - MP 242. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway
The Bluffs Restaurant

241.1 - 249.3 NC-18 to S. Laurel Fork Rd/Rte 1613 Partial Closure Closed due to winter weather MP 241.1 MP 242. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

249.3 - 261.2

S. Laurel Fork Rd/Rte 1613 to NC-16

Open

261.2 - 276.4 NC-16 to US 421 Open
276.4 - 280.9 US 421 to US 221/421 Open
280.9 - 285.5 US 221/421 to Bamboo Rd Open

285.5 - 288.0

Bamboo Gap to Aho Gap

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

288.0 - 290.8

Aho Gap to Green Hill Road


Ungated

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

290.8 - 292.1

Green Hill Road to US Highway 321/221 Blowing Rock

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

292.1 - 294.5

US Highway 321/221 Blowing Rock to Sandy Flat Gap, including Moses Cone Manor

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

294.6 - 296.4

Sandy Flat Gap to Price Park Picnic Area

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

296.4 - 298.5

Price Park Picnic Area to Holloway Mountain Road

Ungated

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

298.5 - 305.1

Holloway Mountain Road to US Highway 221 (Beacon Heights)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

305.1 - 305.2

US Highway 221 to Beacon Heights Overlook

Ungated

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

305.2 - 307.9

Beacon Heights Overlook to Roseboro Road

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

307.9 - 314.6

Roseboro Road to Shuffler Road/Parkway Road

Ungated

314.6 - 317.5

Shuffler Road/Parkway Road to US Highway 221 (Linville Falls)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

316.5

Linville Falls Spur Road

Closed

Helene Related Closure
Recreation of any kind is PROHIBITED in this section.

317.5 - 324.7

US Highway 221 to Jacksontown Access Road (Bear Den CG)

Closed

Helene Related Closure
Recreation of any kind is PROHIBITED in this section.

324.7 - 330.9

Jacksontown Access Road to NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap)

Partial Closure

Helene Related Closure - OPEN from milepost 327.5 - milepost 330.9. Parkway access to the Orchard at Altapass available from the south.
Recreation of any kind is PROHIBITED in this section. (MP 324.7-327.5)

330.9 - 333.9

NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) to Little Switzerland

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

333.9- 342.1

Little Switzerland to Victor Crossing

Closed


Helene Related Closure
Recreation of any kind is PROHIBITED in this section.

342.1 - 344.2

Victor Crossing to NC Highway 80

Closed

Helene Related Closure
Recreation of any kind is PROHIBITED in this section.

344.2 - 355.3

NC Highway 80 to Mount Mitchell State Park

Closed

Helene Related Closure
Recreation of any kind is PROHIBITED in this section.

355.3

Mount Mitchell State Park

Closed

Incoming Winter Weather. For updated information, please visit Mt. Mitchell State Park

355.3 - 364.5

NC Highway 128 to South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel,
including Craggy Gardens Visitor Center

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

364.5 - 367.6

South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel to North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area

Closed

Closed due to winter weather. Craggy Gardens Picnic Area CLOSED for a Helene related closure.

Mountains-To-Sea Trail from Craggy Trail Shelter to the Snowball Mountain Trail CLOSED for a Helene related closure. See map for open and closed sections at Craggy Gardens.

367.6

USFS Road 63 (Stoney Fork Access Rd)

Closed

Until Further Notice (USFS Gate)

367.6 - 375.7

North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area to Bull Gap (North of Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

375.7

Ox Creek/Elk Mountain Access Road

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

375.7 - 381.9

Bull Gap (Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) to Folk Art Center

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

377.4

Craven Gap Access Road (Town Mountain Road)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

381.9 - 382.8

Folk Art Center to Highway 70 (Tunnel Road)

Ungated*

382.8 - 384.1

Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) to Park Headquarters and Visitor Center

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

384.1 - 384.7

Park Headquarters and Visitor Center to Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A)

Ungated

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

384.7 - 388.8

Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) to Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

388.8 - 393.6

Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) to NC Route 191 (Brevard Road)

Closed

The contractor may implement short duration single-lane, daytime traffic control for the duration of the bridge work project over I-26. Trail use ONLY.

393.6 - 402.7

NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) to Stoney Bald

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

400.3

USFS Road 5000 (Bent Creek Access Road)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

402.7 - 405.5

Stoney Bald to NC Highway 151 Access Road

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

405.5

NC Highway 151 Access Road

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

405.5 - 408.8

Elk Pasture Gap to Pisgah Store

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

408.8 - 411.9

Pisgah Store (Pisgah Campground and Inn) to US Route 276

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

411.9 - 418.7

US Route 276 to North of Graveyard Fields Overlook


Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

418.7 - 420.2

North of Graveyard Fields Overlook to USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

420.2 - 423.2

USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) to Beech Gap (NC Route 215)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

423.2 - 443.0

Beech Gap (NC Route 215) to Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74)


Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

443.0 - 455.7

Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) to Soco Gap (US Route 19)

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

455.7 - 469.1

Soco Gap (US Route 19) to US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mtns. NP

Closed

Road closed for winter weather. Recreation is AUTHORIZED at your own risk in this closed section. Winter Recreation on the Parkway

458.2

Heintooga Spur Road

Closed

Closed to assist GRSM with their closure of the road.

469.1

US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mountains National Park


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

  • Dobie Mountain Trail at Humpback Rocks in VA (Milepost 6) has been permanently closed.

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

199 Hemphill Knob Rd
Asheville, NC 28803

Phone:

828 348-3400

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