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 Thursday, August 11th at 5:00 A.M. This page will be updated on August 12th. 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 |
|
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* |
|
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 |
The Roanoke River Bridge at Milepost 114.7 is reopened as of August 01, 2022. Milepost 112-115 is now open for all uses and access after the completion of the ongoing bridge project. Access to Explore park via US-220 at Milepost 121.4. |
115.0 |
Explore Park Rd. (Roanoke River Pkwy) |
Open |
|
120.3 |
Roanoke Mountain Loop |
Closed |
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 |
Closed due to road damage caused by heavy rain. Detour signage in place. Please see detour map. |
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 |
|
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* |
The Cumberland Knob picnic, parking, and trail areas will experience partial closures throughout summer, 2022 for pavement preservation operations. Partial closures are also expected August 16-19, 23-26, and August 30-September 02 while contracting crews repair and replace picnic benches as part of a larger Parkway effort to improve visitor services at overlooks, picnic areas, and NPS facility parking lots. |
North Carolina Sections of Parkway
Parkway Mileposts |
Crossroads | Status | Notes |
234.1 - 242.3 |
Mahogany Rock (NC) to Alligator Back Overlook |
Open |
|
237.1 |
Air Bellows Gap Access Road |
Open |
|
242.3 - 285.5 |
Alligator Back Overlook to Bamboo Gap |
Ungated* |
From mid-April through September 2022, road repairs will require a detour and a full closure from Milepost 276.4 to 280.9. Details and detour map. |
285.5 - 288.0 |
Bamboo Gap to Aho Gap |
Open |
|
288.0 - 290.8 |
Aho Gap to Green Hill Road |
Ungated* |
|
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 |
Throughout August, 2022 there will be intermittent road and facility closures at Moses Cone and Bass Lake. Most work will only require partial closures, but refer to our Twitter for updates on full closures @BlueRidgeNPS. |
294.6 - 296.4 |
Sandy Flat Gap to Price Park Picnic Area |
Open |
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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 |
|
305.1 - 305.2 |
US Highway 221 to Beacon Heights Overlook |
Ungated* |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
305.2 - 307.9 |
Beacon Heights Overlook to Roseboro Road |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
307.9 - 314.6 |
Roseboro Road to Shuffler Road/Parkway Road |
Ungated* |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
314.6 - 317.5 |
Shuffler Road/Parkway Road to US Highway 221 (Linville Falls) |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
316.5 |
Linville Falls Spur Road |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
317.5 - 324.7 |
US Highway 221 to Jacksontown Access Road (Bear Den CG) |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
324.7 - 330.9 |
Jacksontown Access Road to NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) |
Ungated* |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
330.9 - 333.9 |
NC Highway 226 (Gillespie Gap) to Little Switzerland |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 305-336 for pavement preservation work. |
333.9 - 342.1 |
Little Switzerland to Victor Crossing |
Open |
As of July 28, 2022; expect short term, full closures of Crabtree overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas for pavement preservation work. |
342.1 - 344.2 |
Victor Crossing to NC Highway 80 |
Ungated* |
|
344.2 - 355.3 |
NC Highway 80 to Mount Mitchell State Park |
Open |
|
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 |
NC Highway 128 to South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel, |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
364.5 - 367.6 |
South of Craggy Gardens Tunnel to North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
367.6 - 375.7 |
North of Craggy Gardens Picnic Area to Bull Gap (North of Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
367.6 |
USFS Road 63 (Stoney Fork Access Rd) |
Closed |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
375.7 |
Ox Creek/Elk Mountain Access Road |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
375.7 - 381.9 |
Bull Gap (Elk Mountain/Ox Creek Road) to Folk Art Center |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
377.4 |
Craven Gap Access Road (Town Mountain Road) |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
381.9 - 382.8 |
Folk Art Center to Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) |
Ungated* |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
382.8 - 384.1 |
Highway 70 (Tunnel Road) to Park Headquarters and Visitor Center |
Open |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
384.1 - 384.7 |
Park Headquarters and Visitor Center to Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) |
Ungated* |
During spring and summer of 2022, expect short term closures of overlooks, parking areas, and picnic areas between Milepost 360-385 for pavement preservation work. |
384.7 - 388.8 |
Highway 74 (I-40 Exit 53A) to Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) |
Open |
|
388.8 - 393.6 |
Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road) to NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) |
Open |
|
393.6 - 402.7 |
NC Route 191 (Brevard Road) to Stoney Bald |
Open |
|
400.3 |
USFS Road 5000 (Bent Creek Access Road) |
Open |
|
402.7 - 405.5 |
Stoney Bald to NC Highway 151 Access Road |
Open |
|
405.5 |
NC Highway 151 Access Road |
Open |
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405.5 - 408.8 |
Elk Pasture Gap to Pisgah Store |
Open |
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408.8 - 411.9 |
Pisgah Store (Pisgah Campground and Inn) to US Route 276 |
Open |
|
411.9 - 418.7 |
US Route 276 to North of Graveyard Fields Overlook |
Open |
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418.7 - 420.2 |
North of Graveyard Fields Overlook to USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) |
Open |
|
420.2 - 423.2 |
USFS Road 816 (Black Balsam) to Beech Gap (NC Route 215) |
Open |
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423.2 - 443.0 |
Beech Gap (NC Route 215) to Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) |
Open |
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443.0 - 455.7 |
Balsam Gap (US Route 23/74) to Soco Gap (US Route 19) |
Open |
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455.7 - 469.1 |
Soco Gap (US Route 19) to US Route 441 thru Great Smoky Mtns. NP |
Open |
|
458.2 |
Heintooga Spur Road |
Open |
|
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.