ROANOKE, Va. ( WFXR ) — After the impacts of Hurricane Helene forced its closure, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia will be reopening on October 11.
“Due to the hard work of the Blue Ridge Parkway crews, we are able to open nearly 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, a vital and scenic route that both embodies the natural beauty and cultural heritage of our region and plays a vital role in the local economy through tourism and community engagement,” said Tracy Swartout , superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway. “While we celebrate this achievement, we also recognize that significant and, in some areas, long-term work remains in North Carolina. We are committed to restoring all sections of the parkway to the highest standards of safety and accessibility for our visitors.”
The announcement made on Thursday states the reopening will occur from milepost 0 to milepost 198 at 8 a.m. on Friday.
This includes the Shenandoah National Park south to Virginia Route 685 – Skyview Drive/Turkey Ridge Road near Fancy Gap.