News Release

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to complete Spur maintenance August 25-28

Date: August 22, 2025
Contact: Katie Liming

Gatlinburg, Tenn – The National Park Service will complete essential maintenance along the northbound and southbound Spur starting August 25. This will require temporary single-lane closures to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work. 

Lane closures are scheduled from August 25 through August 28, with additional closures possible September 2 through September 4 if more time is needed to complete the work. The closures will take place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Visitors traveling during these times may experience brief traffic delays. 

During this time, crews will complete needed roadside work including mowing and pruning, ditch and culvert cleaning, litter pick-up and removal of tree and rock debris.   

Check the park website for up-to-date information on road closures and construction. 

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