Blue Ridge Parkway officials outline multi-phase recovery plan; Mitchell County access targeted by late 2026
National Park Service officials detailed a three-phase recovery plan after Hurricane Helene, citing 57 landslides on the Parkway, Great American Outdoors Act funding and projected completion of prioritized segments in late 2026. They urged residents to respect closures for safety.
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National Park Service officials gave Mitchell County commissioners a detailed recovery update for the Blue Ridge Parkway on the scale of damage and the timeline for reopening road access.
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