Blue Ridge Parkway closed from NC line to Linville Falls

HIGH COUNTRY — The National Park Service has announced additional closures to the Blue Ridge Parkway that will impact Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga and Avery counties.

Based on updated forecasts, these additional Blue Ridge Parkway closures are in effect:

Milepost 217 - 314 from the NC state line to Linville FallsMilepost 375 – 393 from Ox Creek to NC 191/Brevard Road

As a result, the following facilities are also closed:

Doughton Park Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 239 & 241 and Price Park Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 296.9. Reservation holders will be notified.Doughton Park Visitor Center at milepost 241.1, Moses Cone Manor House at milepost 294, the Minerals Museum at milepost 330.9, and the Asheville Visitor Center at milepost 384

Additional updates are as follows:

The Pisgah Inn at milepost 408.6 is only accessible via Hwy 276.

The Folk Art Center at milepost 382 is accessible via US-70.

These severe weather closures are full closures to all public use. Closures are expected to remain in place until the storm passes, and staff can safely assess the park and clear any storm damage. The park will issue updates when they are available.