Blue Ridge Parkway Closed Indefinitely Due to Hurricane Helene Damage

The National Park Service reports catastrophic damage along the parkway, with no reopening date set.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, spanning 469 miles across North Carolina and Virginia, is closed indefinitely following severe damage from Hurricane Helene.
National Park Service assessment teams are working to determine the full extent of the damage, particularly between mileposts 280 and 469.
Over 250 National Park Service employees from 32 states and Washington, D.C., are assisting local staff in recovery efforts.
A phased reopening is anticipated in Virginia, but no timeline has been established for North Carolina sections of the parkway.
The Blue Ridge Parkway was the most visited national park site in 2023, attracting 16.7 million visitors.