Below are notifications as sent out by the Watauga Roads & Weather app.
Tuesday July 18, 2017 6pm – The all clear has been given by the bomb squad and Boone Police. Traffic routes are returning to normal as of now. For more detailed information see this link.
Tuesday July 18, 2017 More road closings taking place in Boone right now. See this link for more information.
Tuesday July 18, 2017 4:31pm UPDATE – Per Boone Police – King St and additional roads to be closed and rerouted. For more detailed information see this link.
Tuesday July 18, 2017 4:20pm UPDATE from Boone Police – Traffic can continue to use King St or Rivers St to Blowing Rock Road, Hardin Street to remain closed TFN.
Tuesday July 18, 2017 3:48pm – Hardin Street in Boone is being closed as police investigate an unattended pressure cooker found in the area, per scanner dispatches. Traffic being blocked off at Howard & Coffey Streets too.
Friday July 14 3:06pm – According to scanner the southbound lanes of 421 near the Watauga/Wilkes line are closed due to tractor-trailer rollover. Traffic has been shifted to allow travel in one lane each direction.
Friday July 14 12:20pm – Expect possible delays on 421 in Deep Gap near Stoney Fork Road due to tractor-trailer roll over.
Thursday July 6 3:52pm – Expect delays on 421/Boone Mountain in Vilas due to rollover wreck near Quality Plus.
SPSRNK from 7/5/2017 5:47 PM to 6:45 PM EDT for Watauga County, Ashe County: A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVING IN FROM THE WEST more info here
Sunday July 2 – From Boone Police – There will be a 21 Gun Salute at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home in Downtown Boone around 2:30pm. Don’t be alarmed if you hear them in the area.
Wednesday June 28 – 3:58pm – Per scanner the traffic light at 421/221 intersection in Deep Gap is out. Use caution in that area.
Saturday June 24 1:05 pm – Expect delays in the area of the Big Light/Wendys intersection. The traffic light is malfunctioning. Officers on scene for traffic control.
Friday June 23 – Expect lengthy delays on 105 near the Avery County line due to parking lot construction/paving.
Small Stream Flood Advisory for western Watauga County & western Ashe County until 3:30pm. For more information visit this link.
Friday June 16 3:32pm – Accident – 105 near Casa Rustica, multi-car wreck, Expect delays.
Friday June 16 1:12pm – Rollover accident – 321 North at Swift Lane in Cove Creek. Expect delays
Friday June 16 – Long delays on 105 near the Avery County line due to paving.
Wednesday June 14 1:32pm – Wreck and utility work on 105 in Foscoe. Expect lengthy delays.
Tuesday June 13 4:17pm – Accident – 321 near Elk Motel. Expect delays in the area.
Tuesday June 13 9:15am – Vehicle off the embankment in the 1000 block of Clark’s Creek. Expect delays in that area.
Monday June 12 2:56pm – Rollover wreck at intersection of 105 and Baird’s Creek. Expect delays in the area.
Thursday June 8 – 8:20am – Accident – 221 in Fleetwood. Lengthy delays.
Wednesday June 7 – 1pm – Accident – 105 and Vineyard Lane in Foscoe. Expect possible delays.
Friday June 2 2:57pm – Due to numerous wrecks in Boone, AppalCART is advising that buses will be delayed until wrecks are cleared.
Friday June 2 2:50pm – Accident in the area of Taco Bell. Expect delays in the area.
Friday June 2 2:27pm – Accident – Blowing Rock Road at the Mall entrance, expect delays in the area.
Friday June 2 – Accident in the area of The Standard on 321, expect delays in the area.
Friday June 2 1:45pm – Accident with injuries 105/Enterprise, emergency personnel on scene, expect delays in the area
Friday June 2 – 9:38am – Accident – 105 bypass and Boone Mountain/421 intersection. Expect delays.
Thursday June 1 – 12:38pm – Expect possible delays around McDonald’s due to accident. Vehicle vs bicycle. EMS on scene.
UPDATE – Deep Gap shooter arrested and charged. Full details here.
5:19pm – 105 traffic backed up to Clark’s Construction near Foscoe & Dodge dealership in Boone. Avoid 105 if possible, last of two wrecks getting cleaned up now.
Tuesday May 30 4:12pm – Multi car wreck at 105 South and Victory Lane, expect big delays in that area.
Tuesday May 30 3:43pm – Expect delays on 105 & Broadstone Road due to accident.
Tuesday May 30 – Expect delays on 421 in Deep Gap at or near the county line due to tractor trailer wreck.
Saturday May 27 7pm – – Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 2am, including Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes & Caldwell. For more details visit this link.
Friday May 26 3:58pm – Vehicle off the embankment on 105 near the rock crusher. Expect possible delays in that area.
Friday May 26 3:52pm – Car fire on 421 near the Parkway bridge. Expect delays in that area.
Wednesday May 24 7:02pm – Tornado Watch CANCELLED for Watauga & Ashe at per NWS.
Wednesday May 24 6:47pm – Wreck on 105 at Old Danner Road. Expect delays in the area.
Wednesday May 24 WEATHER ALERTS – Tornado Watch in effect, including Watauga, until 12am. Flood Advisory in effect, including Watauga, until 6:45pm. Flood Watch in effect until midnight.
Tuesday May 23 1pm – Expect delays in 5200 block of 421 North in Cove Creek due to accident.
Sunday May 21 – 1:25pm – 421/old 421 intersection is back open. Extremely foggy in Deep Gap. Caution is advised.
Sunday May 21 – 3 separate wrecks on 421 from Food Lion to Pepsi plant. 421 is closed near Food Lion.
Sunday May 21 – 12:58pm – 421 is closed near Food Lion intersection. Only allowing emergency vehicles at this time.
Sunday May 21 – 12:53pm – Second wreck on 421 – This one at Hardin Road & 421. Expect major delays in the area.
Sunday May 21 – 12:32pm – Wreck 421/old 421 near Food Lion in Deep Gap. Expect delays.
Saturday Bicycle Race To Impact Local Traffic. More information at this link.
Friday May 19 – 3:30pm – Traffic flowing again on 105, expect congestion delays for a bit.
Friday May 19 – 3:02pm – Portion of 105 near Baird’s Creek may be shut down to clear wreck scene.
Friday May 19 – 2:52pm – Wreck at Baird’s Creek & 105. Expect possible delays.
Friday May 19 – New event. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 5/19/2017 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM EDT for Watauga County. See this link for more info.
Thursday May 18 7:53pm – 105 is back open.
Thursday May 18- Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:45pm tonight. See this link for more info.
Thursday May 18 7:40pm – Hwy 105 S is temporarily closed at Rock Crusher while they move a dump truck from an earlier accident.
Thursday May 18 6pm – overturn dump truck on 105 near Maymead plant. Expect delays.
Thursday May 18 2:58pm – Accident on Broadstone Road near Valle Crucis School. Expect delays in that area.
Tuesday May 16 UPDATE 7:29pm – 194 is back open completely.
Tuesday May 16- A second wreck has occurred on 194 near the first reported wreck. 194 is closed. For more information visit this article.
Tuesday May 16 5:28pm UPDATE – 194 near NCDOT offices is CLOSED due to wreck with fuel spill. For more information visit this article.
Tuesday May 16 5:24pm – WRECK – Highway 194 near NCDOT offices, expect delays in that area. For more information visit this article.
Saturday May 13 10:34am – Two separate accidents – One at intersection of Skateworld 321/421 – Second Baird’s Creek Road and 105. Expect delays.
Friday May 12 5:08pm – Accident on 321 near Rush Branch Road in Cove Creek. Expect possible major delays in that area.
Friday May 12 2:49pm – Tornado Warning for Johnson County TN has EXPIRED. Strong storms expected for Ashe County and possibly parts of Watauga. Storm has weakened.
Friday May 12 – WEATHER ALERT – Strong storms moving in from TN, will impact Watauga and Ashe. Tornado Warning for Johnson County TN until 2:45pm
Friday May 12 – Tornado Warning for Johnson County, TN until 2:45pm See this link for more information.
5:24pm Wednesday May 10 – Wreck blocking traffic going towards Boone @ 421 and 194. Boone PD & FD on scene.
Wednesday May 3 5:46pm – Expect delays on 321 in Cove Creek at the Watauga River Bridge due to overturned dump truck.
Monday May 1 1:21pm – Water starting to become an issue in the usual low lying flood prone areas. Use caution traveling this afternoon. Boone Mall 321 entrance closed, Boone Heights Drive closed.
Robbery suspects arrested after nearly 4 hour chase today. Details here.
Wednesday April 26 1:45pm – Expect delays in area of 321 bridge/Watauga River Road in Cove Creek due to setting up for landing zone.
Monday April 24 – 11:47am Tractor/trailer stuck on Wilson’s Ridge. Expect delays in that area.
Weather Alerts for Watauga: High Wind Warning until April 7, 8pm – Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Friday April 7, 12noon.
Friday March 31 – Flood Warning in effect until 11:45am http://ow.ly/rQ7K30aqSXW
Monday March 27 4:31pm – Correction – dump truck is off on the side of the road on 105 at the top of Rocker Crusher Hill, expect possible delays.
Monday March 27 4:24pm – Overturned dump truck on 105 at the top of Rocker Crusher Hill. Expect delays.
Friday March 24 6:54pm – Intersection of 421 at Old 421 at Food Lion is back open.
Friday March 24 – Intersection of 421 at Old 421 at Food Lion northbound lane is shut down for an undetermined amount of time due to accident.
Friday March 24 5:15pm – Accident in the area of 421 and old 421 near Food Lion in Deep Gap. Expect delays.
Friday March 24 4:42pm – Heavy drift smoke in the area is coming from the Linville Gorge fire. For more information see this link.
Monday March 20 2:45pm – 421 is back open to all traffic. Crews still working at the accident site so use caution in the area.
Monday March 20 10:25am – 421 is closed southbound starting at 221 intersection due to wreck near Stoney Fork Road.
Monday March 20 10:11am – Accident on 421 near Stoney Fork Road. Expect delays, possibly major delays, in that area.
Friday March 10 – Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7pm Saturday until 11am Sunday. Accumulations of 3-6 inches possible. More information regarding all the storm details available here.
Wednesday March 8 7:18pm – 105 at Rock Crusher Hill is back open.
Wednesday March 8 – 6:29pm – All lanes on Rock Crusher Hill on 105 are blocked due to accident. Avoid the area if possible.
Wednesday March 8 – 6:15pm – Expect delays, possible lengthy, on Rock Crusher Hill on 105 due to accident.
March 1, 2017 ALERT – Due to the threat of severe weather in our area this afternoon, Watauga County Schools will dismiss K-8 schools today at 12 PM and WHS at 1 PM.
7:45am – 105 bypass is back open.
7:36am – 321 near Green Park Inn is closed due to numerous wrecks.
7:03am Thursday Feb 9- 105 bypass on 421 side is closed for now to allow wreck clean up.
8:01am Friday January 27 – According to NCSHP traffic is flowing northbound and southbound on 321 near Blowing Rock now.
6:14am Friday January 27 – Watauga Schools are now on a 2 hour delay due to road conditions in certain parts of the county.
5:54am Friday January 27 – 321 south is closed near the 5700 Block Tire and Auto area, below Caldwell County line due to slippery conditions.
Winter Storm Warning & Wind Chill Advisory In Effect For The Weekend – More information at this link.
3:34pm Friday January 6 – Expect delays on 421 in Zionville near B&B Mini Mart due to accident.
3:21pm Friday January 6, 2017 – Expect delays on 321 near the intersection of Bethel Road due to accident.
2016 ALERTS
Updates on the Horton Fire are aviable here- http://wataugaonline.com/horton-fire-updates/
9:21am Thursday Nov 10 – 421 in Vilas is back open after morning accident.
8:15am Thursday Nov 10 – Accident at 321/421 in Vilas has the road closed. Expect detours and delays.
11:51am Tuesday November 8 – Drift smoke being reported in Watauga County. For more information see this link.
10:37am Sunday Nov 6 – accident at 421 & Industrial Drive near the high school. Expect big delays in that area.
REMINDER – King Street will be closed from 4pm-6pm for Downtown BOO. Use an alternate route and expect delays in the area.
Part of Shulls Mill Road to be closed for bridge replacement. See this link for more info.
4:31pm Thursday Oct 27 – Issues on 105 with a car hauler at Enterprise, detours are in place.
4:21pm Wednesday Oct 19 – Accident at 321 & Mast Gap Road. Expect lengthy delays in that area.
11:05am Wednesday Oct 19 – Accident at Baird’s Creek and 105, expect delays.
2:43pm Wednesday Oct 12 – Clean up operations are continuing on 421/Wilkes Mtn due to wreck earlier this week. The road is closed until further notice. Don’t have a timetable as to when they might finish but do expect delays and detours heading off the mtn
11:20am Wednesday Oct 12 – 105 near Shull’s Mill entrance is back open after morning wreck.
9am Wednesday Oct 12 – Expect continue delays on 105 between Broadstone Road and Foscoe due to wreck.
TRAFFIC ALERT – Section of 221 to be closed overnight. See this link for more information.
4:44pm Monday October 10 – Tractor and trailer accident on 421 just inside Wilkes County line. Expect delays.
4:47pm Tuesday Oct 4- A power outage in the eastern end of the county is causing some traffic issues due to traffic lights out. Use caution.
WEATHER ALERT – New event. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 9/29/2016 4:36 PM to 5:45 PM EDT for Watauga County, Ashe County. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=6398195
Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 9/28/2016 3:20 PM to 10:00 PM EDT for Watauga County, Ashe, Wilkes. See this link for more information.
12:10pm Friday Sept 23 – Expect some delays on 421 at the NC/TN stateline for a helicopter landing zone.
4:54pm – Wednesday Sept 21 – Expect delays on Valle Mountain (194 south) as a tractor and trailer is stuck in the S curve per scanner dispatch.
Wednesday Sept 21 – School buses rolling out starting at noon. Be aware of increased traffic in school zones due to scheduled early release.
1:26 pm Sunday Sept 18 – 421 in Deep Gap is back open.
11:36am Sunday Sept 18 – Wreck on 421 in Deep Gap near Laurel Springs Church. Road will be closed according to scanner dispatch.
12pm Friday Sept 16 – Accident on 105 and Poplar Grove Road leading to The Cottages entrance. Expect delays.
2:45pm Wednesday September 14 – Accident in the area of Vilas Post Office. Expect delays.
12:34pm Wednesday September 14 – A car has flipped over in front of Poplar Grove Road in front of The Cottages entrance. Be advised of delays in that area.
@WataugaRoads both lanes blocked by accident coming into Boone on 105 by Poplar Grove Rd S, across from Pedalin’ Pig pic.twitter.com/IkAlYaI0h8
— Kelly Melton (@TheWoobDog) September 14, 2016
Saturday September 10 – 321/Niley Cook is closed at this time due to the accident, please avoid the area and find an alternate route.
6:29pm Saturday September 10 – Expect major delays in the area of Niley Cook/321 due to accident with injuries.
SCHOOL & TRAFFIC ALERT: Changes Announced Regarding Valle Crucis School Traffic Pattern. More information at this link.
“Owed Money” Possible Motive In Valle Crucis Fire. More information at this link.
3:37pm Wednesday September 7 – Expect delays in the area of Willow Creek golf course due to a structure fire on Arnett Hollar Road
1:55pm Thursday Sept 1 – Expect delays on 421 at Orchard Road due to car fire.
Details And Arrest Made in Fatal Valle Crucis/Valle Landing Fire. More information at this link.
10:41am Sunday August 28 – Expect delays on 421 south near Food Lion heading toward Deep Gap due to vehicle fire.
4:57pm Monday August 22 – Expect delays in the area of Maplewood Circle and 105 bypass for 3 vehicle accident.
4:48pm Monday August 22 – Poplar Grove Rd at 105 toward The Cottages is back open.
4:30pm Monday August 22 – TRAFFIC ALERT – Traffic will not be able to turn onto Poplar Grove Rd toward The Cottages for an undetermined amount of time due to accident.
4:14pm Monday August 22 – Expect delays on 105 at Poplar Grove Road at the old Tomato Shack location due to accident involving vehicle and motorcycle.
REMINDER – No left turn on 194 at Hardin Park School during posted school hours. More information at this link.
Monday August 22 – Watauga, Ashe & Avery Schools return to school today. Be advised of heavy traffic in school zones and buses on the roads.
3:47pm Monday August 15 – Here’s some update information on Friday fire in Valle Crucis. More information at this link.
3:29pm Friday Aug 12 – REOPENED – Highway 194 from Valle Crucis School toward Cove Creek/Vilas is back open.
8:40am Friday Aug 12 – Accident on 105 near old Watauga High entrance. Expect delays.
Friday Aug 12 – 194 at Valle Crucis School is shut down for an undetermined amount of time according to fire officials.
Friday Aug 12 – 7 alarm structure fire beside Valle Crucis School. Motorist are urged to avoid the area. More information at this link.
Motorist around Boone are HIGHLY urged to allow plenty of extra travel time as ASU move-in weekend begins Friday Aug 12. More information at this link.
5:26pm Monday Aug 8 – Expect possible delays on 105 bypass near the 421 side due to an accident.
Thursday August 4 12noon- Significant & unexpected lane closures on 321 south of Green Park Inn. Saturating rains have softened shoulders. Expect delays.
August 2016 brings its own set of challenges to the motoring public. See why at this link.
3:12pm Wednesday Aug 3 – Continued slow going in the southbound lanes of 105 leaving Boone. Down to one lane due to driveway construction.
2:55pm Monday August 1 – Boone Fire has cleared the scene of the downed line on 105.
1:23pm – Officials on the scene now say there will be significant delays on 105 at the bottom of Rock Crusher Hill. Other routes are advised.
1:04pm Monday August 1 – Expect delays on 105 near the bottom of Rock Crusher Hill. A dump truck is in a utility line, according to scanner dispatches.
UPDATE –Multiple Fire Departments Respond To Structure Fire On Peoria Road, Possible Explosion
3:26pm Thursday July 28 – Expect detours & major delays around the 3900 block Peoria Road due to a structure fire. Power lines are down across the road as well.
Wednesday July 27 – Flash Flood Warning for Watauga & Avery is CANCELLED as of 8:39pm per NWS.
Wednesday July 27 – New event. Flash Flood Warning from 7/27/2016 6:01 PM to 7/28/2016 12:00 AM EDT for Watauga County. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=5011155
Wednesday July 27 – Bank washed out in the 1800 block of Broadstone Road blocking one lane of traffic.
Wednesday July 27 – New event. Areal Flood Advisory from 7/27/2016 5:25 PM to 8:30 PM EDT for Watauga County. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=5009479
Wednesday July 27 – Wreck in blind curve on Poplar Grove Road. 1200 block. Expect lengthy delays.
10:07pm Tuesday July 26, 2016 – Power outages update. See this link for more info- Tuesday Night Power Outages Occurring, Could Be Thunderstorm Related
9:37am Tuesday July 26, 2016 – Power outages occurring, could be storm related. See this link for more info- Tuesday Night Power Outages Occurring, Could Be Thunderstorm Related
Earthquake measured near Boone on Thursday. More information at this link.
4:24pm – Expect big delays on 421 in Vilas due to a wreck.
11:15am Thursday July 21 – Expect delays on Blowing Rock Road at Meadowview Drive due to wreck.
10:20am Thursday July 14 – Getting report of two wrecks on 321 on the Caldwell side. Significant delays are expected.
5:33pm Wednesday July 13 – Traffic down to one lane near the S curve on 194 between Valle Crucis and Matney due to wreck.
8:20pm Monday July 11 – After roughly 70 hours since the start of the storm on Friday there are no power outages in Watauga County. For more storm coverage visit this link.
4:24pm Monday July 11 – Expect possible delays at 105 and Clarks Creek Road due to wreck.
Blue Ridge Electric continues to work on power outages after Friday’s storm. Now down to around 500 without. More information on the storm coverage at this link.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Grayson [VA] and Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, Wilkes [NC] till 7:30 PM EDT
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 10pm. See this link for more information.
REMINDER – Allow PLENTY of extra travel time on 105 in Watauga and Avery County today due to the Highland Games opening ceremonies and the running of The Bear.
Bridge Work To Impact Travel On Laurel Creek Road, Daytime Detour To Be In Place. See this link for more information.
WEATHER ALERT- Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 7/4/2016 9:32 PM to 10:30 PM EDT for Ashe County.https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=4198055
12:15pm Monday July 4 – King Street is back open from parade.
REMINDER – Part of Downtown Boone will be closed to traffic on Monday due to July 4th Parade. More information at this link.
All lanes of 321 in Blowing Rock open for Independence Day weekend. See this link for more information.
1:25pm Wednesday June 29 – Expect delays at Watauga River Road and Rominger Road and old Watauga River Road due to wreck. Power outages also in that area.
High Speed Chase In Boone, ASU Officer Credited With Saving Pedestrians In The Path. More information at this link.
5:38pm Monday June 27 – Wreck on 105 in front of Twin Rivers, traffic is backed up both directions.
Saturday June 25 – “Booms” in the area believed to be from fireworks at old WHS site. More information at this link.
Saturday June 25 11:37am – continued delays on Boone Mountain (421 in Vilas) due to wreck.
Saturday June 25 – Various traffic shifts today on 321 in Blowing Rock from Tanger Outlets to Green Park Inn. EXPECT DELAYS!
1400 Registered Riders As Blood Sweat & Gears 2016 Returns, Be Alert For Bikes On Area Roads This Weekend. More information at this link.
12:04pm Friday June 24 – Getting reports of very lengthy delays on 321 in Blowing Rock due to construction. Allow PLENTY of extra travel time.
WEATHER ALERT – Event extended (area). Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 6/23/2016 8:46 PM to 11:00 PM EDT for Watauga County https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=3937354
8:07pm Thursday June 23 – Medivac helicopter will be landing in the area of 4504 Castle Ford Road. Be advised of possible quick road closure in the area to allow it to land and take off.
7:42pm Thursday June 23 – Expect possible delays in the area of 4504 Castle Ford Road due to wreck.
7:33pm Wednesday June 22 – Expect delays in the area of 422 Linville Creek Road in Vilas due to a rollover wreck.
1400 Registered Riders As Blood Sweat & Gears 2016 Returns, Be Alert For Bikes On Area Roads This Weekend. More information at this link.
Friday Morning Wreck Brings Traffic To A Halt On 421. More information here.
Major delays on 421 in Deep Gap due to accident at old/new 421 intersection
A section of Pine Run Road will close next week for bridge repair. More information at this link.
In the ongoing search for James Martin Roberts, Boone Police are asking home and business owners throughout the county to check any abandoned or empty buildings they may own for signs of occupancy. For more information visit this link.
12:58pm Wednesday June 15 – Expect major delays at the bottom of the mountain on 421 in Wilkes County due to wreck.
4:56pm Tuesday June 14 – Possible delays in the area of 221/421 in Deep Gap due to vehicle fire.
Tuesday June 14 – Traffic Light/Line work from Wilson Dr/105 to the Big Light is causing heavy traffic & delays coming into town on 105.
3:40pm Monday June 13 – Use caution in the area of the 321/105/105 Ext, DOT is on scene cleaning up some debris that fell from a dump truck.
Watauga County Schools let out for the summer starting at noon. Be advised of buses and extra traffic on the roads.
5:32pm Thursday June 9 – Expect delays on 105 near entrance to Hound Ears due to multi car accident.
Access to and from Goforth Road near Green Park Inn to be permanently terminated. See this link for more information.
7:33pm Thursday June 2 – Expect major delays at Watauga/Wilkes line due to wreck.
Local Plane Crash Claims Second Fatality. See this link for more information.
5:34pm Friday May 27 – Delays in the area of Bamboo Road and George Hayes Road due to rollover wreck.
3:44pm Friday May 27 – Expect delays on the 105 bypass at Long Street due to an accident.
Thursday May 26 – Expect heavy delays on 321 in Blowing Rock due to construction.
Wednesday May 25 – Moderate to heavy delays near Tanger Outlets on 321 for storm drain work.
4:08pm Tuesday May 24 – 421 at Jefferson Avenue is back open after fatal accident today.
12:22pm Tuesday May 24 – Due to serious wreck, 421N northbound lanes from 194 to New Market Blvd are closed. More information available here.
5:35pm Friday May 20 – Expect possible delays on 421 South in Deep Gap near Mount Zion Road due to accident.
2:17pm Friday May 20 – US Hwy 321 North in Vilas is shut down to all through traffic in the 700 block due to a motor vehicle accident. Fire and police are on scene.
4:19pm – Thursday May 19 – Multi car accident on 421 at the intersection of 194 at New Market Center. Expect delays.
7:17pm Wednesday May 18 – Expect delays in the area of Mast Gap Road/321 intersection due to accident.
5:30pm Wednesday May 18 – Rollover accident on 194 near Castle Ford Road. Expect delays.
Two Detours In Place Starting Monday, Bamboo Road & Leola Street. See this link for more information.
Sidewalk Construction To Close Part Of Greenway Road Starting Next Week. See this link for more information.
A part of Bamboo Road will be closed starting Monday May 16 at 8:30am. A detour will be in place. See this link for more information.
1:04pm Friday May 13 – 421 in Vilas is back open. Expect congestion delays.
12:14pm Friday May 13 – Expect delays on 421 in Vilas near the bottom of Boone Mtn due to a wreck.
REMINDER: Plan ahead traffic wise for Friday & Saturday for #AppState Commencement – http://wataugaonline.com/high-traffic-volume-expected-2016-asu-spring-commencement/
5:15pm Thursday May 12, 2016 – WATE TV in Knoxville is reporting that kidnapped Tennessee girl has been found. Van was thought to have been spotted in Watauga County a few times over the last week, but those reports never panned out. http://wate.com/2016/05/04/endangered-child-alert-issued-for-9-year-old-rogersville-girl/
Possible Scam Alert – Mobile Steak Salesmen In The County. Visit this link for more information.
Sidewalk Construction To Close Part Of Greenway Road Starting Next Week. See this link for more information.
Weekend chase reaches speeds over 100 mph. More details here.
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until Noon Friday Above 3500 Feet http://wataugaonline.com/winter-weather-advisory-effect-noon-friday-3500-feet/
How about this for a May 5 – It’s snowing on Beech Mtn. Check out the photos here.
3:58pm Monday May 2 – Fire Dept has cleared the scene of Vilas wreck, NCSHP is still on the scene. Expect congestion delays for a bit.
421 in Vilas near the post office is shut down for now due to wreck – 3:34pm Monday May 2
Monday May 2 – Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 4pm.
Monday May 2 – Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 10pm tonight.
Significant Traffic Impacts On 321 Scheduled To Begin Monday May 2, 2016. See this link for more information.
4:35pm Wednesday April 27 – according to scanner dispatches Meat Camp Road is being open back up.
2:50pm Wednesday April 27 – a section of Meat Camp Road is closed due to law enforcement situation.
6pm Tuesday April 26 – Expect delays on 105 ext/State Farm Road due to multi car accident.
1pm Monday April 25 – According to scanner dispatches a plane has crashed on the Boone Golf course. Be advised of heavy fire and police presence in that area. For more information see this link.
Portion Of Deerfield Road To Close For Drainage Improvement, Detour To Be Set Up. See this link for more info.
Boone Police are seeking help in finding a missing person. More information at this link.
Thursday April 21 – Truck reportedly stuck in the S curve on 194 between Valle Crucis & Matney. UPDATE 2:41pm – the road is back open.
1:20pm Tuesday April 19 – Accident on 194 near the NCDOT offices. Expect delays in that area.
8:27pm Monday April 18, 2016 – Outside fire near the Greenway and Hunting Hills is a control burn for Boone Fire’s training session tonight.
Portion Of Deerfield Road To Close For Drainage Improvement, Detour To Be Set Up http://wataugaonline.com/portion-deerfield-road-close-drainage-improvement-detour-set/
3:30pm Thursday April 14 – Due to a water leak the water will be off on Faculty Drive Extension and Boone Creek for about an hour and a half per Boone PD.
6pm Monday April 11, 2016 – Traffic should start to return to normal in the area of State Farm Rd and Deerfield Rd, according to scanner dispatches. Boone Police advise that the groundbreaking and protest have completed in that area.
5:35pm Monday April 11, 2016 – Boone PD is requesting for motorists to avoid the State Farm Rd and Deerfield Rd area. A protest is creating traffic delays in the area.
3:25pm Monday April 11, 2016 – Expect delays on Boone Mountain/421 in Vilas due to accident involving dump truck and other vehicle(s). Accident is near Brooks Plumbing. 4:44pm – Cove Creek Fire has cleared the scene of wreck on Boone Mtn/421
High Wind Warning, Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze Watch All In Effect For the Weekend. See this link for more information. For video update see this link.
12:39pm Thursday April 7 – According to scanner, a portion of King Street just east of First Baptist Church is closed due to protesters. See this link for more information.
5:35pm Tuesday April 5 – Big traffic backups on 105 in Boone due to broken down truck near Ingles
3:45pm Tuesday April 5 – Stuck FedEx truck causing problems at the entrance to Appalachian Hair Salon and backing up traffic on Meadow View Drive. Photo at this link.
3:41pm Tuesday April 5 – George’s Gap Road at old 421 is back open.
1:54pm Tuesday April 5 – George’s Gap Road at old 421 is closed due to accident.
12:11pm Monday April 4 – Expect delays in the area of Deerfield Road near the Moose Lodge due to vehicle fire.
7:19pm Sunday April 3 – Bus stuck & blocking the entire roadway in the area of Dogwood/Poplar Hill.
Freeze Warning and High Wind Warning in effect. See this link for more info.
10:37am Friday April 1 – Expect possible delays on 321 south below Blowing Rock. Wreck involving 3 vehicles & a motorhome per incoming report.
Section Of Big Hill Road To Close For Bridge Repair Starting Monday. See this link for more info.
8am March 31- Disabled vehicle blocking 321 in Blowing Rock cleared, road reopens.
7:52am March 31 – Traffic accident unrelated to construction project on 321 in Blowing Rock closes road at Greenpark Inn.
2:54pm March 30 – Expect some delays on 105 near Watauga River Bridge due to fender bender.
1:13pm March 24 – Portion of Meadowview Drive down to one lane due to road work.
1:11pm Thursday March 24 – DOT is performing some kind of work near the big light in Boone. Expect some extended delays coming into that intersection from the 321 side as traffic merges.
7:49am Wednesday March 23 – Expect delays on Bamboo Road near 421 due to wreck.
7:28am Wednesday March 23 – Wreck on 421 at Zionville Post Office. Expect delays.
5:55pm Monday March 21 – 421 in Vilas is back open.
5:47pm Monday March 21 – Traffic still be detoured on 421 in Vilas due to accident that occurred around 4:30pm.
4:33pm Monday March 21 – Expect delays on 421 in Vilas in the area of Skateworld and Vilas Post office due to wreck.
6:50pm Thursday March 17 – According to scanner traffic: there will be a controlled burn along highway 194 near the Mission School/Valle Crucis Conference Center. Smoke may be visible in the area.
12:35pm Thursday March 17 – Expect delays in the area of George Wilson Road and the Hilltop due to accident.
2:54pm Monday March 14 – Expect possible delays on 105 near the top of Rock Crusher Hill due to accident.
1:34pm Sunday March 13 – Expect delays on Mast Gap Road near the 321 intersection due to accident.
2:16pm Wednesday March 9, 2016 – If you are seeing drift smoke in the area it is from a controlled burn by the Forest Service in McDowell County. See this link for more information.
10:45am Wednesday March 9, 2016 – Expect delays on 194 in Valle Crucis due to stuck tractor and trailer.
12:30pm Saturday March 5 – Expect delays on 194/Valle Mountain due to semi truck stuck in the S curve.
3:50pm Friday March 4 – Expect possible delays on 421 near the Watauga/Wilkes line due to an outside fire. Fire departments from both counties are on the scene. Heavy smoke reported in the area.
1:04pm March 2 – Expect delays on 421 at the bottom of Wilkes Mountain due to rollover wreck.
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11:24am March 1 – Expect delays on 421 near the NC/TN state line due to single vehicle accident at the intersection of Slabtown Road and 421.
Saturday Feb 27 4:24pm – Expect delays on 105 near the old caboose site/entrance to Shull’s Mill due to accident. *** Correction via social media report -“wreck is at the log cabin past Family Billards”
Tuesday Feb 24 1:49pm – Highway 421 N in Cove Creek near dump site down to one lane due to tree across power lines.
Monday February 22 3:58pm – Expect delays on 421 at Monarch Lane in Deep Gap due to multi vehicle wreck.