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Helene storm repair projects at Blue Ridge Parkway underway

March 27, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

Crews working in March 2025 to repair and stabilize the Blue Ridge Parkway near Haw Creek Overlook, NC — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As a result of Hurricane Helene’s path through the southern Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina sustained significant damage. In addition to widespread damage to National Park Service facilities and resources, the park has identified at least 57 landslides of varying complexity impacting the Parkway itself across nearly 200 miles in North Carolina.

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Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.

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