A 12-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Blowing Rock was reopened Monday after being damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in late September 2024.

Here’s the latest on recovery efforts for the roadway that’s been closed for nearly a year. More openings are expected soon.

A Blue Ridge Parkway section opened July 21 near Linville Falls and Beacon Heights, as crews push through the first round of ...