The Latest on the Blue Ridge Parkway Restoration Project

About this episode

This episode discusses the restoration work on the Blue Ridge Parkway and its impact on local attractions.

As we have discussed over the last several weeks, restoration work tied to the Great American Outdoors Act of 2021 has resumed along in the Blue Ridge Parkway in Watauga County. This work will impact areas around Boone and Blowing Rock, though detour routes and staggard closures will ensure access to popular attractions like Cone Manor, the Linn Cove Viaduct, and Price Park throughout the duration of the work. On this week's Mind Your Business, we visit with Leesa Brandon, External Affai...

People in this episode

Host: David Jackson

Guest: Leesa Brandon

Topics covered

• restoration project
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Great American Outdoors Act
• Watauga County
• local attractions

Keywords

• Blue Ridge Parkway
• restoration
• Watauga County
• Great American Outdoors Act
• local attractions
• detour routes
• closures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

Places: Watauga County, Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone, Blowing Rock, Cone Manor, Linn Cove Viaduct, Price Park

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