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Blue Ridge Parkway Begins Pavement Preservation Work in Virginia

May 6, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

The steps involved in the chip and fog seal process include cleaning and prepping, chip seal application and curing, vacuuming to reduce loose gravel, fog sealing and striping, and repeating the process in the next section of project zone. NPS Photo
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The National Park Service announced today that approximately 22 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia will be resurfaced this summer as part of a pavement preservation program on the historic motor route. Work is expected to start next week and continue through this September. Visitors that encounter active work zones can expect short duration, single lane closures. Work will take place from milepost 122, at US 220, to milepost 143, near Pine Spur, including paved overlooks.

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