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N.C. 105 Temporarily Closed Over Watauga River

Last Updated on April 14, 2024 1:53 pm

UPDATE Sunday, April 14, 1:37 pm – 105 is back open. Visit this link for more information.

UPDATE Friday April 12 – The N.C. Department of Transportation has extended the closures of U.S. 321 and N.C. 105 until at least the evening of Sunday April 14. More information at this link.


UPDATE – 105 to remain closed until at least Thursday afternoon. Click here for more information.


BANNER ELK – N.C. 105 will remain temporarily closed today (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) between Broadstone Road and Old Shulls Mill Road for emergency repairs.

Contract crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation are working to clear materials from the road and stabilize the slopes adjacent to the roadway after overnight blasting operations.

The closure will continue into the evening with an update to follow at 6 p.m.

Drivers are encouraged to use DriveNC.gov for alternate routes and further updates. 


Photos of 105 at bridge project this morning (Wednesday April 10, 2024). Special thanks to Major Kelly Redmon and Sheriff Len Hagaman for providing photos to Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline

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