Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens After Helene’s Storm Damage
• A 26-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Mount Mitchell State Park in North Carolina has reopened.
• The reopening follows nearly a year of closure due to landslides and infrastructure damage from Hurricane Helene.
• Major repairs are still ongoing in other damaged areas as the fall foliage season approaches.
Parkway section reopens after hurricane repairs
The Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened a 26-mile section in western North Carolina, stretching from Asheville to Mount Mitchell State Park, after being closed for nearly a year due to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
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