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Upcoming half-day closures of Kuwohi Road on Sept. 9 and 16 for educational programs

August 28, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

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Kuwohi Road will be temporarily closed half-days on Sept. 9 and 16 to facilitate special educational programs for students from Swain County and Qualla Boundary schools. The park will close the road at midnight the night before each event and will re-open it by 2 p.m.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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