Blue Ridge Parkway
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America's Favorite Drive - 469 miles of ride awhile and stop awhile places that reveal the wonder of these special mountains.
Virginia & North Carolina
Joined November 2009
The Parkway has reopened from milepost 355 near Mt. Mitchell State Park to milepost 375 at Ox Creek following yesterday's closure for a nearby brush fire.
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Emergency closure to all traffic now in place between milepost 375 and 355, Ox Creek to Mt Mitchell due to wildfire.
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During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit:
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Operations in the Absence of Appropriations
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🏍️🌅 OPEN4️⃣BUSINESS 🚙 @POTUS and @SecretaryBurgum are committed to slashing every barrier to rebuild - in just one year we’re 90% complete with repairs. Together, @Interior, @BlueRidgeNPS , @USDOT , and @USDOTFHWA are not just rebuilding roads, we’re restoring this
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NEWS RELEASE: Critical repairs to James River Bridge begin Sept. 9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Parkway visitors can expect a short detour between milepost 61.4 and 64. Read the full release ⬇️ https://t.co/Pud4RrGzfk
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Today, July 21, the Parkway opened from milepost 305.2, near Beacon Heights and U.S. 221, to milepost 317.5, at U.S. 221 near the Linville Falls community. This is the first Helene recovery project to be completed, and more coming soon! Read More ⬇️ https://t.co/hfRhffVcX2
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Expect smoke impacts from the Glass Hollow Fire near Afton, VA. Please avoid the area. Trails in the local area are closing preemptively for safety. 400 miles south, a small section of the Parkway remains closed for the Rattlesnake Branch Fire burning near Mount Pisgah.
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Milepost 405.5 to milepost 411.9 has reopened. Closure remains from milepost 411.9 to milepost 420.2.
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CLOSURE ALERT ⚠️ The Parkway is now closed from milepost 405.5 to milepost 420.2 to support wildfire containment efforts underway. Please do not access this area. Stay alert.
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Park staff are working hard to clear fallen, hung and hazardous trees on and near the roadway. Recent winter weather events in Virginia and North Carolina have brought down a large volume of trees, comparable to damage from Helene. Thank you for your patience.
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ADVISORY: Parkway sections near the Virginia and North Carolina state line are CLOSED due to fallen tree hazards. Please respect closure boundaries so park staff can safely clear the roadway. Stay up to date with closures⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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ADVISORY: Parkway sections near the Virginia and North Carolina state line are CLOSED due to fallen tree hazards. Please respect closure boundaries so park staff can safely clear the roadway. Stay up to date with closures⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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In preparation for incoming winter weather, some Parkway sections in Virginia and North Carolina will be closed starting this afternoon. Current closures ⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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Road Closures
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Although temperatures are rising nearby, the Parkway's high elevations, shaded curves, and tunnels are still seeing lasting ice! Staff monitor conditions daily and will reopen sections closed for winter weather when they are safe for visitors! Thank you for your patience! ❄️
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Thank you for all your enthusiasm for SOLO! Here we are sharing some pricing updates. Starting from 11.19.2025, SOLO will become a paid feature available to all TRAE Pro users. SOLO runs in Max Mode by default. It uses token-based billing and converts usage into Fast Request
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Winter weather continues to impact many sections of the Parkway. Know before you go and check the Parkway's website for closures. Stay safe! Road Status⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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Extended winter weather closures expected throughout the week - especially in areas with higher elevations. Stay up to date with closures ⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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Winter weather closures are impacting many sections of the Parkway. Reminder that snow and ice remain in the Parkway's higher elevations and tunnels even after melting in other areas. Stay up to date ⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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Stay up to date with winter weather closures on the Parkway at the link below. ⬇ Reminder to always recreate responsibly and respect Parkway closures! https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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Road Closures
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Did you know that we make winter weather closure decisions based on the forecast? Park staff know that although snow may not be actively falling, cold temperatures and strong winds lead to additional hazards. This tree fell today in a closed section. Good call!
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🚧Winter weather closures are in effect for several sections of the Parkway. Stay up to date with closures. ⬇️ https://t.co/dJDpwfKS2P
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