Overview

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced Tuesday that the bypass is back open following several days of work.
• Crews removed more than 140 truckloads of debris and cleared ditches, drainages and a culvert to restore safe travel.
• The landslide occurred around noon Saturday near the park entrance sign, covering about 150 feet of roadway with 1 to 4 feet of material.
• Park officials publicly thanked the City of Gatlinburg, Sevier County and the City of Sevierville for supporting the response.
• During the closure, residents and delivery drivers reported heavier traffic on the Parkway, and the national park remained open.