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Road Closings 2023 Lakeview Drive will be closed for 90
days for roadwork, beginning on August 14, 2023. There will be no access to
Noland Creek, Lakeshore, and Goldmine Loop trails, as well as the Benton
McKay Trail. The Lakeview Drive tunnel will also be closed during this time
period. Clingmans Dome Road closed from
midnight until 1 PM on August 23 and 31, and September 7. Rich Mountain Road is closed
indefinitely due to bear activity. Heintooga
Ridge roadwork will continue until September 30, 2023. The road will be open
during this time, but temporary delays might occur. Ramsey Cascade Road and Trail are
closed until further notice. Parking for Laurel Falls trail is restricted along Little River
Rd, with no parking except in designated pull-offs. For up-to-date information about roads and trail closures, visit
the Park’s website, Facebook and Twitter or call 865-436-1200. |