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Pruning Vegetation Will Create Temporary Closures Along Blue Ridge Parkway

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By NPT Staff - November 9th, 2018

Temporary road closures along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be necessary through the end of the year so crews can clear away vegetation that block motorists' views/NPS

The need to trim back vegetation along the Blue Ridge Parkway will lead to intermittent and temporary road closures through the end of the year.

"Boom axe" operations involve a large tractor with a cutting head on a long arm, or boom. This tractor must remain in the travel lanes during operation to properly perform its work while cutting the away vegetation to ensure motorists have clear views of the road ahead.

Both lanes of the Parkway will be closed to all activity (cars, bicycles, and hikers) in active work zones to ensure the safety of the maintenance workers as well as Parkway visitors.

Affected sections close at approximately 8 a.m. each weekday and re-open daily by 4:30 p.m. EST in work zone areas. The road will be open on the weekend. Those who normally commute on the Parkway during the week may want to find alternate routes.

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