Blue Ridge Parkway Guide News

December 22, 2009

Blue Ridge Parkway officials announced today the temporary closing of most sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Due to heavy snowfall along the entire length of the Parkway, travel is not advisable on the recreational road. Although Parkway staff is working to open sections of the road with available equipment, many sections of the Parkway have sufficient snowfall to delay reopening.

This temporary closure is necessary for the safety of visitors and Parkway staff and is in effect during the current period of inclement weather. Parkway officials emphasize that closing the road is the safest and most efficient way to clear fallen trees, plow accessible sections and clear other road hazards. Parkway officials also advise using extreme caution when traversing Parkway roads that are not gated to accommodate private accesses.

Please call the Park Info Line at (828) 298-0398 for updated road closure information for your area.

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