Last Updated on October 7, 2024 5:58 pm
10/7/24 Road Update from visit Banner Elk & Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce
BANNER ELK POLICE DEPT & NC DOT: TRAVEL RESTRICTED TO ESSENTIAL NEEDS ONLY. State of emergency and rescue, recovery, and accessibility efforts are ongoing.
194 from Banner Elk toward Elk Park is open, with reduced speeds and compromised roads.
194 from Banner Elk to Valle Crucis is drivable with 4WD and vehicles with appropriate ground clearance. The road is compromised in sections. Proceed with caution.
184 into Banner Elk from 105 is open. For safety, Google Maps states it is closed to ensure no heavy vehicles or tractor-trailers access.
Dobbins Road is open with 15mph speed limit, due to moving water, compromised roadways and roaming livestock.
Hickory Nut Gap is open to through traffic with significant caution. Take note of compromised and 1-way roadway sections and downed power lines that may or may not be marked.
Access from/ to Beech Mountain remains clear. We have reports that the back side of Beech via Buckeye Road has been opened.
EVERYWHERE: Road repair and utility work is ongoing and unpredictable. Expect flagman controlled one-way traffic and downed trees and power lines in many places. Conditions change rapidly. If you are on the road, be prepared and patient.**
EVERYWHERE: Please note that just because roads are open does not mean they are drivable with all types of vehicles.
Good idea to be prepared to travel with tire patching kits.**
