According to Blue Ridge Parkway officials repair work on the Linn Cove Viaduct at Milepost 304 has been delayed due to heavy rainfall in the area. It was scheduled to reopen this weekend after closing in March for a comprehensive road maintenance project to remove and replace the asphalt pavement, waterproofing membrane and joints on the bridge and complete repairs to the supporting structure, stone curb, railing and drainage features. The final part of the ongoing project at that location requires a minimum of 48 hours of dry weather. The project will be completed as soon as conditions improve. Access to Moses Cone Park, Price Park Campground, and the Beacon Heights, Rough Ridge and Boone Fork trail heads remains open. A section of the Tanawha Trail below the Viaduct remains closed. Message boards at both the north and south approach to the Viaduct provide alternate route information using NC 105. You can also go to the Parkway’s website for real time road information and a map of the suggested route around the Viaduct.
