ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The National Park Service announced Friday that a landslide repair project near Ferrin Knob Tunnel No. 3 at milepost 401.5 has been completed, reopening 38 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville and Mount Pisgah.
The newly repaired section restores access from milepost 393, near U.S. 191 in Asheville, to milepost 420, just south of the Graveyard Fields area. Visitors can now travel continuously from milepost 382, near U.S. 70 and the Folk Art Center, to milepost 420. The corridor includes popular destinations such as the Mount Pisgah Inn, campground, picnic area and multiple hiking trails.
The reopening marks a key step in the park’s ongoing recovery from multiple landslides caused by Tropical Storm Helene. A remaining repair near milepost 421 is expected to be completed later this summer.
Park officials said the parkway’s restoration follows a phased approach, balancing public access with contractor needs. Construction in the area is complex because of remote locations, rugged terrain and limited work windows caused by winter weather at higher elevations.
Visitors are urged to remain cautious around closed areas, which may contain unseen hazards, and to respect safety barriers. Trail assessments are ongoing, and hikers could encounter debris, washed-out sections, or damaged bridges.
Officials recommend consulting the park’s website for planning tools, road status updates, regional maps, and recovery information here.
