Traffic Alerts Archive
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Monday June 24 12:26pm – Expect delays on 421 near the Watauga/Wilkes line due to tractor trailer fire.
Friday June 21 4:53pm – Traffic Alert – Car accident – Highway 105 at the water wheel, inside lane blocked going out of town.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – There are several local road closures taking place this week and weekend. Wednesday – Nighttime closures on 105 (https://wataugaonline.com/nighttime-closures-scheduled-for-n-c-105/). Wednesday & Thursday – Blue Ridge Parkway closure near Blowing Rock (https://wataugaonline.com/blue-ridge-parkway-implements-two-day-closure-between-milepost-298-5-and-305-near-blowing-rock-nc/). Friday & Saturday – Closures in downtown Boone for Boonerang Music & Arts Festival (https://wataugaonline.com/road-closures-and-parking-for-boonerang-music-arts-festival/).
Thursday May 16 – Flaggers will be stationed at approximately 1587 U.S. Hwy 421 N to repair a speed hump. Flaggers will be stationed all day today, May 16, and traffic will be reduced to one lane. Motorists are advised to drive with caution during the length of the repair.
BLOWING ROCK –
The intersection of Sunset Drive and Main Street will be closed for Sunset Drive traffic on May 1st 2024 after 8:00 AM. The intersection will be closed for Sunset Drive but Main Street will remain open for controlled traffic flow. The plan is to install a sewer manhole at that location with the goal to reopen the intersection around 2:00 PM for school release and pick up.
Sunset Drive will be closed at Ransom Street with local traffic access to businesses and the school bus lot, but access to Main Street will be closed during the construction.
BREAKING 7:58 pm – US HWY 321 is now open according to the Blowing Rock Police Department.
On Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7:00 pm and ending at 5:00 am, Deerfield Road will be closed at 381 Deerfield Road due to a sewer line repair. Both entrances to the Watauga Medical Center will be accessible. Motorists are advised to drive with caution in this area during the length of the repair. No services are expected to be affected. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
***4pm – Deerfield Road is back open*** Friday April 12 2:04pm – Deerfield Road is currently closed near the intersection of Camp Rock and Deerfield due to a downed power line. Crews are on the scene and working to resolve the issue, no exact time frame for when the road will reopen.
UPDATE from NCDOT – 321 closed just south of Blowing Rock – Thursday & Friday April 11-12, 2024 https://wataugaonline.com/321-closed-just-south-of-blowing-rock-thursday-april-11-2024/
UPDATE From Blowing Rock Police – US 321 North and South bound lanes are currently closed just south of Rock Rd in Blowing Rock due to a rockslide. NCDOT is in route with equipment please be patient and utilize BlackBerry Rd to travel around this area.
Thursday April 11, 2024 7:54pm – Part of 321 is closed just south of Blowing Rock near the Blackberry Condos. Active rock slide per reports.
Photos: Blowing Rock Police Department
TRAFFIC ALERT/Road Closed Thursday April 11, 2024 – Due to an early morning structure fire The connection of Broadstone Road and 194 South are closed until 7 am this morning. There is no travel to or from Boone this way. A different route will need to be used until after 7am.
UPDATE Wednesday April 10 – 105 to remain closed until at least Thursday afternoon. Click here for more information.
Wednesday April 3, 5:48pm – Wreck – area of 105 near the old WHS entrance. Expect delays.
Friday March 8 10:45am – multi car wreck – area of 421 near Hardin Road in Deep Gap. Detours are in place. Expect major delays.
Monday, February 26 – A section of Shawneehaw/NC 184 will be reduced to one lane starting on Monday. Visit this link for more information.
Tuesday, February 6 – South Depot Street, from Rivers Street to Howard Street, will be closed for street maintenance for an undetermined amount of time. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Traffic Alert – Thursday, December 14, 6:35 pm – Stuck semi-truck in the S curve on 194/Valle Mountain.
Traffic Alert – Monday, Dec 11 11:20am – Wreck – area of 421 at Vilas Post Office – Expect delays.
Monday December 11 – State Farm Road will be reduced to one lane beginning at Ivy Terrace Drive and ending at Racquet Road due to a water leak. It is uncertain if water service will be affected at this time. Start Farm Road will be reduced to one lane for several hours. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes at this time.
Traffic Alert Wednesday, November 29, – Queen Street will be closed beginning at 288 Queen Street and ending at the intersection of Queen Street and N. Water Street will be closed the majority of the day for a sewer line replacement. Flaggers will be stationed in order to help direct the flow of traffic. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
***8:28am scene cleared*** Traffic Alert Wednesday, November 29, 7:44 am – Wreck – area of the S curve on 194/Valle Mountain – overturn truck. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert for Saturday, Nov 25 – Allow plenty of extra travel time in and around Boone & App State campus for the last regular season home football game of the season. Kickoff 3:30pm.
4:06 pm Tuesday Nov 21 – Wreck – area of 194 South near the intersection of 421 in Vilas. Expect delays in that area.
3:47pm Tuesday Nov 21 – Wreck – area of 421 North near Brown Road in Zionville. Expect lengthy delays.
***4:49pm – Per scanner dispatch both lanes are back open*** ***2:53pm – 1 lane of 105 at the bridge is open according to Watauga County Fire Marshal Shane Garland. Expect continued backups in that area for quite sometime.*** 1:44pm Tuesday Nov 21 – Hwy 105 is shut down at Broadstone Road due to falling rock. Traffic is being detoured, expect these delays throughout the afternoon.
Traffic Alert – Wednesday November 8 – 8:58am – Wreck – 105 at the top of the hill on the Avery side. Expect lengthy delays.
A rock removal operation on the N.C. 105 bridge replacement project could result in travel delays next week. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert – Friday, November 3, 12:07 pm – tractor-trailer wreck, 321 below Blowing Rock. Expect continued delays.
Traffic Alert – Friday, November 3, 9:05 am – Two tractor-trailers have wrecked on 105 near the Avery County line. 105 is shut down currently in that area.
UPDATE Tuesday, October 31, 2:42 pm – Expect continued delays on Highway 105 at the bridge project. Shane Garland, Watauga County Fire Marshal, tells WataugaOnline that clean-up will take much longer than expected due to some large boulders that fell during blasting. It is now expected to be into the night before all that clean-up can be completed. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED! For more information visit this link.
Traffic Alert – Tuesday, October 31 – King Street, Depot Street, and Grand Boulevard Closed Beginning at 5:00 pm.
For the safety of the patrons of Boone BOO!, the Town of Boone's annual Halloween event, King Street (beginning at Appalachian Street and ending at Burrell/Water Street), Depot Street (beginning at Howard Street and ending at Queen Street), and Grand Boulevard (beginning at King Street and ending at Orchard Street) will be closed. The closure will begin at 5:00pm and end at approximately 7:30pm.
Metered parking will remain available until 4:00pm, in which vehicle owners will be asked to move. Any vehicle remaining within the closed portion of Downtown Boone listed above will not be able to move until the streets reopen, barring any emergency. Queen Street will remain open for parking for the event, and the lower parking lot of the First Baptist Church and the parking lot for the Austin and Barnes Funeral Home will be open for parking beginning at 5:00pm.
Traffic Alert – Monday, October 30 – App State has a waterline leak that is being repaired adjacent to the outside westbound lane of Rivers Street near the tennis courts. App State personnel expect the repair to last the next day or two. A portion of the outside westbound lane of Rivers Street is closed between Hill Street. and Center Street.
Traffic Alert – Thursday, October 26 1:40pm – Wreck- area of 321 at Niley Cook Roads. Extended delays.
Traffic Alert – Thursday, October 26 – Queen Street, beginning at N. Depot Street and ending at Grand Boulevard, will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 8:00am today.
Motorists should allow extra travel time this weekend, as two local football games and surrounding events take place. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert – Wednesday October 25 4:54pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday October 24 6:24pm – Tractor and trailer hung on 194 between Valle Crucis and Banner Elk. Expect major delays. Alternate route suggested.
Tuesday October 24 – Highway 105 will be reduced to one-lane coming into Town, beginning at 1435 Hwy NC-105 and ending at Wilson Drive, for maintenance. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and remain aware in this area. The lane is set to reopen at the end of the day today, October 24th. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Traffic Alert Monday Oct 23 2:19pm – Shulls Mill Rd at Hound Ears blocked with tractor trailer at this time.
Traffic Alert Monday Oct 23 1:54pm – Wreck – area of Blowing Rock at Highland Ave. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert – Friday October 13 7:54am – Wreck – Another reported wreck on 105 near Dollar General in Foscoe. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert – Friday October 13 7:52am – Wreck – 105 near Smoketree Lodge in Foscoe. Expect major delays.
Allow extra travel time in and around the App State campus on Saturday. Fall Open House will be taking place. Around 3,000 folks are expected for the event.
Thursday, October 5th – Burrell Street will be reduced to one lane, beginning at Rivers Street and ending at King Street, due to continued utility work. The closure is set to last until 3:30pm today. Additionally, the exit of the one-way portion of Howard Street will be inaccessible. Please use alternate routes today. For more information, contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Thursday, October 5th -Meadowview Drive will be closed beginning at 11:00am today, October 5th, for continued bridge repairs. The road is set to be open at around 2:00pm-3:00pm. Motorists are advised to take other routes. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Wednesday Oct 4 12:52pm – Overturn concrete truck on Broadstone Road near the horse farm. Expect major delays in that area. An alternative route is suggested.
The northbound lane of Burrell Street from Rivers Street to King Street will be closed this morning. The southbound lane of Burrell Street will remain open.
Additionally, both lanes of Burrell Street will be closed on October 4th beginning at West King Street and ending at Rivers Street for utility work. Burrell Street is set to be closed the majority of the day. Service will be affect at the Appletree Apartments (150 Water Street) and Proper Restaurant (142 Water Street). Motorists are advised to take Poplar Grove Connector or South Depot Street as detours. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Meadowview Drive, beginning at Blowing Rock Road and ending at Ivy Drive, will be closed today, October 2nd, for bridge repairs. The closure is set to last the majority of the day. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. For more information, contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Friday September 29 – Meadowview Drive, beginning at Blowing Rock Road and ending at Ivy Drive, will be closed today, September 29th, for bridge repairs. The closure is set to last from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. For more information, contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Just like yesterday, North Depot Street, beginning at the intersection of North Depot Street and West King Street and ending at the intersection of North Depot Street and Queen Street, will be closed today, September 22nd, due to an installation of a water tap for new construction. North Depot Street is set to be closed for the majority of the day. Motorists are advised to use North Water Street as an alternate route for Queen Street. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
North Depot Street, beginning at the intersection of North Depot Street and West King Street and ending at the intersection of North Depot Street and Queen Street, will be closed today, September 21st, due to an installation of a water tap for new construction. North Depot Street is set to be closed for the majority of the day, and no service is set to be interrupted. Motorists are advised to use North Water Street as an alternate route for Queen Street. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
A section of Winklers Creek Road behind Boone Mall up to Rocky Creek Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2023, to ensure public safety while Blue Ridge Energy conducts right-of-way trimming.
Tuesday August 29 – Stadium Drive will be closed to through traffic from Tanglewood Drive to Dogwood Road for resurfacing for the majority of the day. Resurfacing is set to take one day, weather permitting.
Additionally, Meadowview Drive will be closed beginning at Rogers Drive and ending at Greenway Road due to a water leak. Water service may be affected for residents within this area. Motorists will be redirected to Zeb Street during this time.
For more information for the Stadium Drive resurfacing, please contact the Streets Department at (828) 268-6230.
For more information for the Meadowview Drive road closure, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert – Friday August 25th 7:55am – Reported multi-vehicle wreck on 421 in Deep Gap. Expect delays.
Thursday August 24 – Motorists and residents are advised to be aware of bicycles on the roads Saturday morning in the areas of Sugar Grove, Mabel and Zionville, Sutherland, Creston, Todd and Meat Camp as the Cowbelle Classic Ride takes place. The event is an annual women’s only cycling event with 4 different rides – a 15 mile, 20 mile, 35 mile and 65 mile. It all starts at 8am from the Old Cove Creek School.
Traffic Alert – Friday August 18 5:45pm – Wreck – area of 105 bypass above the old bread store. Expect delays.
Piedmont Natural Gas will be starting repair work on a 4″ natural gas main in two locations beginning Friday August 11 along NC 184 Shawneehaw Avenue In Banner Elk. They will start on Friday at the old hospital just southeast of Shawneehaw Ave/Hickory Nut Gap Road intersection. The northbound lane will be shifted to the center left turn lane during work at this location which will allow to keep moving.
The second location is immediately past the Shawneehaw Avenue South and Dobbins Road intersection. This repair work will require a lane closure due to the location of the gas line.
Bodenheimer Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, May 22, and continuing through Friday, August 11. App State will be repairing steam vaults that supply heat to Appalachian Heights, the Living Learning Center and Mountaineer Hall. Structural repairs to failing portions of the road will also be made at this time.
The road will be closed at the Mountaineer Hall bus stop, except for emergency vehicle access and special events. Access to the Living Learning Center and Student Recreation Center will be available via the lower portion of Bodenheimer Drive. All traffic to Mountaineer Hall and facilities beyond it will be detoured via Poplar Grove Road and Feids Way. Sidewalks will remain open allowing pedestrian access.
For more information, please contact Planning, Design & Construction at (828) 262-7195.
Saturday July 29 9am – There is a water main break on Wintergreen Lane in Boone. The road will be closed until further notice and there may be some water losses in the area.
Saturday July 29 – Allow extra travel time in and around Boone and the App State campus for the Darius Rucker concert at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Thursday July 27 – Meadowview Drive, from Greenway Road to Zeb Street, will continue to be closed today, July 27th, for continued sidewalk construction.
Wednesday July 26 – Meadowview Drive, from Greenway Road to Zeb Street, will continue to be closed until 3:00pm today for continued sidewalk construction.
Wednesday 26 – Closure of the right hand southbound lane down of Blowing Rock Rd. (1302 Blowing Rock Rd.) from the 3rd entrance/exit at the Speedway to shortly before the intersection of Meadowview Dr. from 9 A.M. to 4P.M. This will be a one day lane closing.
Traffic Alert Monday July 24 1:26pm – Wreck – area of 105 near Enterprise. Expect delays.
Thursday July 20 7:22pm – Wreck – area of 321 at Cove Creek Store. Expect delays in that area.
Thursday July 20 – Meadowview Drive will be closed today, July 20th, beginning at Greenway Road and ending at Zeb Street for continued sidewalk work. Road should be reopened by 5:00 pm. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Thursday July 20 – Burrell Street will be reduced to one lane for the majority of the day for utility maintenance. The lane closure will alternate throughout the day, however, one lane will remain open at all times. Water service will not be affected. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250
Thursday July 20 – Stadium Drive, beginning at Hemlock Drive and ending at Tanglewood Drive, will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning at 10 am and ending at roughly 6 pm. Flaggers will be stationed in this area. Please plan your route accordingly. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Tuesday July 18 – Meadowview Drive will continue to be closed today beginning at Greenway Road and ending at Zeb Street for continued sidewalk work. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Meadowview Drive will be closed all day today, July 17th, beginning at Greenway Road and ending at Zeb Street, for sidewalk work. Please plan your route accordingly.
Traffic Alert – Wednesday July 12 – The road will be closed at 260 Howard Street in Boone for the majority of the day for a water tap. All businesses will be accessible.
Traffic Alert – Wednesday July 12 – The road will be closed again today on Oak Street, in Boone, beginning at E. King Street and ending at Windy Drive. Additionally, the intersection of Oak Street and Windy Street will be closed as well. Windy Drive traffic will enter and exit through Hillside Drive.
Tuesday July 11 2:30pm – Be aware that the right hand lane of Hwy 105 coming into Boone beginning at approximately 1435 NC-105 (Enterprise Rent-a-Car) and ending at approximately 1286 NC-105 (Troy's Diner) will be closed for 4-5 hours due to a water leak. All traffic will be reduced to one lane in this area. Additionally, water service will be affected within this stretch of highway. The businesses which will be affected have been notified.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 11 2:04pm – Wreck – area of First Baptist Church in downtown Boone. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 11 1:54pm – 105 closed both ways by the Tomato Shack due to an overturned vehicle.
Traffic Alert Saturday July 8 6:23pm – Wreck – highway 105 – traffic backed up in the area of the Broadstone bridge. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Friday July 7 3:22pm – Wreck – On 421 in the area of the NC/TN state line. Expect detours and delays.
****update 5:23 pm. All lanes are open back.*** ****update 4:48 pm. Southbound lanes are being opened. – Traffic Alert Thursday June 29 4:24pm – Currently 321 S. in Blowing Rock is closed down due to a major traffic crash. The area affected if approximately 1 mile south of Green Park Inn. Please avoid this area if you can.
Traffic Alert Monday June 26 8:46am – Fallen tree on Poplar Grove Road between Fun n Wheels and Bodenheimer Drive. Boone Fire and DOT on scene. Expect extended delays.
The temporary, full closure around Price Lake bridge will be in place from Monday, June 5, through Tuesday, June 20. The detour will route travelers off the Parkway between milepost 296.4 and 296.8. More information at this link.
June 15-17, 2023 – Road closures to take place for Boonerang Music & Arts Festival throughout Downtown Boone. More information at this link.
Friday June 16 11:47am – Wreck – area of 421 in Vilas at the carwash. Traffic being detoured.
Traffic Delays at the Corner of Queen Street and North Water Street for the Week of May 22nd
Expect possible traffic delays/different traffic pattern at the corner of Queen Street and North Water Street during the week of May 22nd due to sidewalk work. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
On business days from May 17-23, New River Light & Power will be performing underground utility work on Hardin St near the intersection of Dauph Blan St and near Stick Boy Bread Co. There will be a north bound single lane closure on occasion between 9am and 4pm once work commences. The closure will start just past Hardin/Rivers St intersection (The Tapp Room) and end near Stick Boy Bread Co.
The Town of Boone Public Works Department wants to make you aware that Faculty Street, beginning at the intersection of Faculty Street and Wintergreen Lane and ending at the intersection of Highland Avenue, will be undergoing street maintenance which will lead to a closure of the road.
Street maintenance will begin Wednesday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Additionally, water service will be off during this time. The following businesses and apartment complexes will affected:
Summerwood Condominiums (286 Faculty Street), The Brooke’s Apartments (302 Faculty Street), The Standard (850 Blowing Rock Road), and Viscous Biscuit, Palm Berries, and Dominos (702 Blowing Rock Road).
Residences on Faculty Street will be without water service as well. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert 3:44pm – Wednesday May 17 – Wreck with multiple vehicles – area of 7095 Highway 421 North in the Cove Creek Fire district. Expect delays.
Wednesday May 17 – Water will be off to Meadowview Drive between Leola Street/Greenway Road and Ivy Drive for a water meter relocation. Water should be restored within 2-4 hours. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Tuesday May 16 12:44pm – Wreck – area of State Farm Road and 105 Extension. Expect delays in that area.
Tuesday May 16 – A portion of Tracy Circle beginning at Mac Street and ending at Edgewood Drive will be closed for the most of the day today, May 16th, for storm drain maintenance. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Thursday May 11 – All of Ridgewood Drive, up to 385 Queen Street, will be closed today, May 11, for a water line replacement. Water service will be affected later on today. Road will be closed for 4-5 hours. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
On Tuesday April 25, Faculty Street, beginning at McDonalds and ending at Highland Avenue, will be closed by Blue Ridge Energy for powerline maintenance. The closure will begin at 7:30 am and end at 5:30 pm. Please take alternate routes during this time.
Traffic Alert Monday April 24 11:14am – Wreck – area of Old 421 & George's Gap Road. Expect possible delays in that area.
Beginning today, April 24, and ending in two weeks, the sidewalk in front of Mast General Store (Boone location) will be closed between 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additionally, the designated lane for left-hand turns will be used as the only lane. This means all traffic going straight, right, and left will need to use this lane between 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Traffic Alert Wednesday April 19 1:04pm – Wreck – area of 421 at Dollar General in Deep Gap. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wednesday April 19 1:03pm – Wreck – area of 105 near the old caboose site near Broadstone bridge. Expect delays in the area.
***UPDATE 2:02pm – 421 is back open*** Traffic Alert – Tuesday April 18 12:50pm – Traffic is being detoured on 421 near Industrial Park Drive & East King Street due to a wreck. Allow extra travel time.
Fairway Drive will be closed between Forestridge Drive and Summer Place Drive from 8:30am to 4:30pm everyday beginning April 17th and ending April 21st. For more information visit this link.
*Update – For more information about this wreck see this article***. Thursday April 13 4:07pm – Wreck – area of King Street at Grace Lutheran Church in Boone. Expect delays in that area.
Thursday April 13 3:42pm – Wreck – area of 421 & Rich Mountain Road at the stateline. Expect delays in that area.
Wednesday April 12 – New Market Centre will be closed beginning today, April 12, for an extended period of time for stormwater pipe replacement. The entrance to Regal Cinemas from New Market Boulevard will be open, however all other traffic will be redirected to other entrances for New Market Centre. All businesses will be open in New Market Centre.
The Town of Boone, in partnership with the New Market Centre, would like to advise the public of construction at the New Market Centre. More information at this link.
Tuesday April 4 2:37pm – Wreck – area of the big light at Wendy's. Expect delays.
Friday March 31 5:25pm – Wreck – Blowing Rock Road in the area of Staples/Scotchman. Expect delays.
Friday March 31 5:25pm – Wreck – area of 421/Boone Mountain at Quality Plus. Expect delays.
Wednesday March 29 1:53pm – Wreck – area of State Farm Road at Blue Sky storage, expect delays in that area.
Wednesday March 29 – Clement Street, Wey Street, and part of Oak Street will be closed the majority of the day for water and sewer maintenance. Water may be off to said streets if deemed necessary. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Tuesday March 28 – Road is closed at 527 Blairmont Drive for a water service change out. Road will be closed most of the day, however, motorists will have access on either side. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Monday March 27, 4:29pm – Wreck – area of 421 & 105 bypass. Expect delays in that area.
During the week on March 13th, New River Light & Power will be performing underground utility work on Hardin St near the intersection of Dauph Blan St and near Stick Boy Bread Co. There will be a north bound single lane closure on occasion between 9am and 4pm once work commences. The closure will start just past Hardin/Rivers St intersection (The Tapp Room) and end near Stick Boy Bread Co.
7:03am Thursday March 9 – Expect road closure on Boone Heights Drive as Boone Fire is on the scene at Burger King. Photo: submitted.
The Town of Boone would like to provide a public service announcement in regards to a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Street and State Farm Road. Visit this link for more information.
2:56pm Wednesday March 1 – Transformer fire on 105 Ext leading to some power outages in Boone currently. Fire Dept and New River Light & Power on scene.
For travelers of US Hwy 221 (Yonahlosee Road) in the area of Main Street to Morningside Drive in Blowing Rock. When: Tuesday February 21, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. What: Hwy 221 will be blocked in both directions for approximately 1 hour for unloading of materials at Embers Hotel project site. Expect delays and detours.
Thursday, February 16 7:30 pm – Major traffic incident in the area of 421 from 105 Ext toward New Market Center. Expect detours and major delays in that area.
UPDATE from New River Light & Power – Power has been restored. If you are still experiencing issues, please call us at 828-264-3671. From New River Light & Power just before 8:30am – “We are aware of a large outage along HWY 105 in the south Boone area. Crews are responding and we will update you as soon as possible.”
Traffic Alert Wednesday January 11 9:44am – Wreck – area of 421 at NC/TN stateline. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Monday January 9 8:05am – stranded vehicle blocking southbound lane (towards Boone) on Boone Mountain/421 at Greer Lane.
Traffic Alert Friday January 6 8:35 am – Wreck – area of Jefferson Road and East King Street. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday January 3 9:20 am – stuck tractor trailer on Wilson's Ridge. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Wednesday December 28 8:51 am – Two different wrecks on 105 in Foscoe. Expect lengthy delays along that entire stretch of road.
Friday December 16, 2022 – REMINDER – Early release today for Watauga Schools. K-8 noon, WHS AT 1pm. Expect increased traffic in school zones and buses on the roads.
Traffic Alert Thursday December 15 6:35am – Wreck – area of 421 North at Sherwood Road. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday December 12 3:37pm – Wreck – area of Blowing Rock Road in front of Boone PD. Expect delays.
Thursday December 8 – Appalachian Drive on University Circle Closed for Water Pump Maintenance
Appalachian Drive on University Circle is closed for water pump maintenance. All residents will be able to access their homes, however through traffic will be blocked. Road will be reopened this afternoon. For more information, contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Brookshire Road will be closed beginning at Brookshire Park and ending at U.S. Highway 421 South on December 12th beginning at 9am for maintenance. Please use the following alternative routes:
- Industiral Park Drive
- Yosef Drive
For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Friday Nov 25 8:41am – Wreck – area of 105 and Grandfather Campground in Foscoe. Expect delays in that area.
***11am road is back open*** Traffic Alert 10:17am Sunday Nov 13 – Wreck in the area of 421 and Knollwood Drive near the HillTop. Road is closed in that area.
Traffic Alert 2:07pm Friday Nov 11 – 194 at Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis is impassable due to flooding per incoming report.
Traffic Alert 11am Friday November 11 – Per incoming social media reports Deerfield Road near the Moose Lodge in Boone is closed due to flooding.
Traffic Delays on Perkinsville Drive November 8th, Road Closed on Perkinsville Drive November 9th
There will be traffic interruptions on Perkinsville Drive today, beginning at Advance Auto Parts which will end at 3:00pm. Please plan your commute accordingly.
Perkinsville Drive will be closed Wednesday, November 9th, for a sewer tap installation. Perkinsville Drive will be closed beginning at 9:00am and ending at 3:00pm. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Monday November 7 5:14pm – According to incoming report a truck with a trailer is jackknifed in the area of Boone Mountain/421 in Vilas. Backups are occurring, allow extra travel time.
BOONE – The N.C. Department of Transportation is temporarily closing one northbound lane of U.S. 221 in Boone this week. The closure is expected to last through Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. Maintenance crews will be replacing a drainage structure during the closure. Motorists are reminded to slow down and remain alert while approaching the work zone.
Traffic Alert Monday October 31 1:36pm – Wreck – area of 321 between Boone & Blowing Rock before Tweetsie. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Monday October 31 – King Street in downtown Boone will shut down at 5PM until 8PM from Appalachian Street to Burrell Street for Boone BOO!.
Traffic Alert Monday Oct 31 9:25am – US Hwy 321 N in the Vilas area is closed near the intersection with Old US Hwy 421 for an accident.
Traffic Alert Monday Oct 31 8:30am – Wreck – 321 in the area of Cove Creek Post Office. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Sunday Oct 30 3:43pm – 6 vehicle wreck in the area of 421 at Food Lion and Tractor Supply. Expect major delays. Continued VERY foggy in that area.
Traffic Alert Sunday Oct 30 2:36pm – Another reported wreck at 421/old 421 at Food Lion. Continued VERY foggy in that area. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Sunday Oct 30 1:24pm – Wreck in heavy fog on 421 S past Food Lion. Expect delays.
Friday, October 28th is the App State Homecoming Parade.
The parade BEGINS AT 6pm and will last APPROXIMATELY 45 Minutes to 1Hour.
It will travel from Watauga County Health Services Lot on Poplar Grove Connector along King Street, into downtown Boone and down Appalachian Street where it will end in Peacock Lot.
Downtown King Street will be SHUT DOWN for through traffic at 5:55 PM.
The following roads will be blocked:
West King Street/Poplar Grove Connector Intersection
West King Street/Hardin Street Intersection
And ALL side roads leading into W. KING ST.
Traffic Alert Tuesday October 18 1:10pm – Wreck in the area of 105 at Ingles. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Friday October 14 9:57am- Expect delays in Valle Crucis on Broadstone Road – tractor- trailer off in a curve. Wrecker on scene now.
Traffic Alert Thursday October 13 8:15am – Getting report of extremely foggy conditions on 421 south. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Tuesday October 11 10:54am – Wreck – area of 421/HillTop – expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday Oct 4 7:45am – Wreck – on 105 bypass just above the Exxon. Expect delays in that area.
There will be traffic redirection on Queen Street beginning today, October 3rd, throughout the week for construction. Additionally, the North Depot Parking Lot's exit will be closed the duration of the construction period. Parking spaces on Queen Street, beginning at the Downtown Boone Post Office and ending at the intersection of Queen Street and North Depot Street will be unavailable due to the construction.
Traffic Alert Thursday September 29 – DOT work taking place along 105 at Rock Crusher Hill. Expect lengthy delays as the road is down to one lane in sections.
Traffic Alert Monday September 26 – DOT work taking place along 105 in Foscoe. Expect lengthy delays as the road is down to one lane in sections.
Saturday September 24 2:23pm – A water leak was found on Blairmont Drive. Water will be off to all of Blairmont Drive for 4-6 hours, and the road will be closed at 304 Blairmont Drive. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Expect pregame & postgame traffic delays tomorrow, 9/24, as App State host James Madison at The Rock. Kickoff is at 3:30pm. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and stay late.
Traffic Alert Wednesday September 21 2:39pm – Wreck – area of 421 near Food Lion in Deep Gap. Portions of that road are closed for now. Expect delays & detours.
3:37pm – Hwy 421 is now open, all lanes, both directions. ***UPDATE – One lane of traffic flowing each direction now. Stay alert while traveling through the area.*** Traffic Alert Saturday September 17 1:54pm – US Hwy 421 near Landfill Road is shutdown for southbound due to an accident. Please use alternate routes.
Traffic Alert – Wednesday September 14 5pm – Wreck – area of 421/321 intersection in Vilas. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Monday September 12, 2pm – Wreck – area of 421 at/near the turn off to the 105 bypass. Expect delays.
Sunday September 6:23am – App State had travel delays last night. They are leaving Texas this morning. Team should arrive back at Kidd Brewer Stadium approximately 10 AM.
Traffic Alert Saturday September 10 7:26pm – Getting reports of a large number of people in downtown Boone celebrating the upset App State win over Texas A&M win. Law enforcement is on the scene and has some of the area at the Appalachian Theatre blocked off. Also part of the area at the Holmes Center on campus is blocked off.
To follow up on a previous traffic post – most, if not all, of the downtown crowd has moved along. The crowds at this time, 7:57pm, are nowhere near what occurred after the Michigan win in 2007.
Traffic Alert Friday September 9 4:37pm – Wreck, in the area of 421 & Bamboo Road. Heavy traffic in that area, expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday September 6, 10:11am – Accident involving vehicle and pedestrian in the area of 2711 Highway 105. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday Sept 5 12:25pm – Wreck – multiple vehicles on 105 inbound lane near Enterprise. Expect delays.
Saturday September 3 – Increased traffic in Boone and county-wide for the North Carolina/App State game. Allow plenty of extra travel time all day long. This update is brought to you by K & S Towing. Learn more about their services here.
Tuesday August 30 1:26pm – Boone Fire on scene in area of 321 and Meadow View Dr. Crews attempting to locate a gas leak. 321 narrowed to 2 lanes with heavy congestion. Boone Fire urging motorists to avoid the area to alleviate congestion.
Traffic Alert Thursday August 25th – Expect delays for road maintenance on Deerfield Road (between Blowing Rock Road and State Farm Road) and Doctors Drive. Road maintenance is set to begin at 10:00am and end at 3:00pm, weather permitting. Please take these delays into account when commuting. For more information contact Boone Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Traffic Alert Tuesday August 23 7:29am – Tractor-trailer fire on 421 near Industrial Park Drive. Delays in that area.
*UPDATE 7:37am – the truck is loaded with ammonium nitrate, several roads in that area are being closed for now.
7:51am update from Watauga Schools – ALERT: Due to an ongoing automobile fire on Hwy 421, please avoid Watauga High School until further notice. Students and staff who are arriving now will remain safely inside the building. We will send updates as we are notified by emergency services.
*UPDATE 7:58am from Watauga Schools – UPDATE: We've been given the all clear. Hwy 421 will remain closed near Bamboo for now. WHS is open and ready to start the day once students arrive. Students will not be counted tardy.
UPDATE 8:09am – Two lanes of outbound traffic on 421 are back open, inbound is still closed.
UPDATE 8:15am – Other roads that were closed are back open except inbound on 421. Police remain in those areas directing traffic if needed.
UPDATE 8:42am – All lanes of 421 near Industrial Park Drive are back open.
Traffic Alert for Tuesday August 23 – on 105 the inbound/outside lane will be closed between 9am & 4pm at the new O'Reillys Auto Parts just beside of the Super 8 Motel.
Traffic Alert Thursday August 18 – Resurfacing taking place on Queen Street and Park Street in Boone today. Take alternate routes.
Increased traffic volume near the App State campus could result in delays between 8am & 6pm, Aug 16-19, as students return to the residence halls.
On Monday night, August 15th, and Tuesday night, August 16th, flagging on King Street will begin at 10:00pm and end at 6:00am for sanitary sewer rehabilitation work. Please note that sections of King Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Please take alternative routes if possible. The south bound lane of Depot Street will be closed beginning August 15th for sidewalk construction. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert for Avery County on Monday – Avery County Schools and Lees-McRae return to class Monday August 15. Watch for buses on the roads and increased traffic both county-wide and in Banner Elk.
Wednesday August 10 – Winkler's Creek Road in Boone is back OPEN as of today. NCDOT crews completed rehabilitation nine days earlier than expected. Photo:NCDOT
Traffic Alert – Old Bristol Road will be closed until this afternoon (August 5th) for road maintenance. Additionally, South Depot Street will be closed periodically for additional sidewalk construction.
Traffic Alert for Wednesday & Thursday Aug 3 & 4 – Lane Closure on NC 105 inbound in the vicinity of Super 8 Motel and O'Reilly Auto Parts Store (Under Construction)/ in Boone. The contractor plans to close the outside inbound lane of NC 105 on Wednesday and possibly a portion on Thursday of this week. Closure should be between 9 am and 4 pm.
Traffic Alert Friday July 29 11:51am – Wreck – area of 421 in Vilas near Linville Creek Road the side close to 194. Expect delays.
Wednesday July 27 – The southbound lane of South Depot Street beginning at King Street will be closed for 2 hours for sidewalk construction. Additionally, the northbound lane of South Depot Street beginning and Rivers Street will remain closed today until 4pm for additional sidewalk construction. Please use Burrell Street to detour today. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 26 – Night work tonight near 105 bridge. Lane closures with flaggers in place. Starting no earlier than 7pm. A utility company will be working on fiber-optic lines near the N.C. 105 bridge in Watauga County. Operation is weather-dependent.
Monday July 25 – The north-bound lane of South Depot Street in Boone beginning at Rivers Street and ending at Howard Street will be closed today until 4pm for sidewalk construction.
Additionally, there will be flagging on Cherry Drive today beginning at Councill Street for necessary tree maintenance. Flagging will last between 2-4 hours.
Traffic Alert Friday July 22 4:45pm – Wreck involving vehicle and motorcycle – area of 321 in Blowing Rock near Woodlands. Expect delays in that area.
Monday July 18 – Work to take place on highway 184 & 194 in Avery County. Learn more at this link.
Hamby Alley in Boone will be closed to through traffic from July 19 until July 21 beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. each day. All local traffic may access Hamby Alley through Coffey Street.
Traffic Alert Thursday July 14 9:15am – Wreck – area of 421 & Lynn Hill Drive on Boone Mountain. Expect delays.
Tuesday July 12 – The intersection of Queen Street and Straight Street in Boone will be closed today due to a water main break.
Traffic Alert Monday July 11 10:10am – Wreck – area of Howard Street & Brown Street in Boone. Expect delays in that area.
Friday July 8 – There will be flagging on King Street beginning at College Street and ending at Coffey Street today beginning at 10:00am. Flagging is expected to last around one hour. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be affected, please expect delays. For more information please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
For Wednesday July 6th – at 6am King Street in Boone will be closed to eastbound traffic for curb repair beginning at College Street and ending at Coffey Street. All eastbound traffic will be redirected onto College Street. All westbound traffic on King Street will not be affected. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
July 4th – roads and adjacent side streets through downtown Boone will close shortly before 11am for todays parade.
Traffic Alert Friday July 1 2:50pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Speedway gas station in Boone. Expect possible delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday June 30 8:37am – Hwy 421 in Trade shut down both directions due to wreck. Could be closed for several hours per incoming reports.
Traffic Alert Wed June 29 4:15pm – Tractor-trailer blocking 421 in Zionville at Dollar General. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wed June 29 11:24am – Wreck – area of 105 near Enterprise Rent A Car. Expect delays.
Wednesday June 29 – The sidewalk between King Street Flats and Cherry Drive will be closed all day today for a water line replacement. Please use the sidewalk on the opposite side of King Street. For more information, please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Tuesday June 28 12:09pm – Wreck – area of Wilson's Ridge. Expect delays.
Tuesday June 28 – The section of Cherry Drive beginning at King Street and ending at Councill Street will be closed the majority of the day (June 28th) for a water line replacement. Please use alternate routes today. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Traffic Alert Friday June 24 2:53pm – Wreck – area of 105 & Broadstone Road. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Friday June 24 – paving operations continue on 194 between Valle Crucis and Vilas, allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert for Wednesday June 22 – A portion of Deerfield Road will be closed beginning at 8am tomorrow, June 22nd for maintenance. Traffic coming off of Blowing Rock Road will be redirected onto Longview Drive. All southbound traffic towards Blowing Rock Road will experience minimal delays. For more information, please contact Public Works at (828) 268-6230.
Traffic Alert Wednesday June 22 – paving operations continue on 194 between Valle Crucis and Vilas, allow extra travel time.
June 17-18, 2022 Road Closures for Boonerang Fest this weekend. Click here for more information.
Traffic Alert Thursday June 16 3:46pm – Wreck – area of 105 at New River Building Supply. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday June 14 6:07am – Tree down on 421 near Stony Fork Road.
***UPDATE Monday June 13 – NCDOT plans to complete all paving operations by June 17th, weather permitting, according to the Town of Boone. No parking on King Street will be permitted from 6pm to 7am during the remainder of the project in order to safely and efficiently provide King Street with the repairs.*** A resurfacing project on King Street in Boone is scheduled to start with overnight operations during the first week of June. Find out more information at this link.
Traffic Alert Friday June 10 4:23pm – Truck stuck in the S curve on 194/Valle Mountain. Expect delays and possible road closure. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Friday June 10 – College Street in Boone will be closed all day starting at 8:30am for a water line repair. Take alternate routes.
Traffic Alert Thursday June 9 1:17pm – Wreck – 105 in Foscoe in the area of Ma's Produce/Twin Rivers. Expect delays.
Blowing Rock's Main Street will be shut down from the US 221 intersection to the Ginny Stevens Lane intersection for the Shriner’s Parade tomorrow (Saturday, June 4, 2022) from around 1:30 pm until the conclusion of the parade.
Traffic Alert Wednesday June 1 10:42 am – Wreck – area of 194 near Howard's Creek Road.
Tuesday May 31, 2022 3:18pm – The lower half of Hamby Alley in Boone is closed for sewer repairs and will be reopened within 2-4 hours. For more information please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Friday May 27 1pm – Tractor-trailer off the road and blocking one lane on Shull's Mill Road between Poplar Grove and Hound Ears per social media report.
Traffic Alert Friday May 27 11:39am – Wilson's Ridge & Bamboo area – stuck or wrecked tractor trailer. Expect delays in that area. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Thursday May 26 4:02pm – Wreck – area of old 421 at Tractor Supply in Deep Gap. Expect delays in that area.
Wednesday May 25 – Road closure at Highland Avenue and Wintergreen Lane and will be affect the area up to Poplar Hill Drive. The road is expected to remain closed the majority of today due to sewer line maintenance. No services are expected to be affected, however if you notice a lapse in service please contact Public Utilities at (828) 268-6250.
Traffic Alert Friday May 20 – NCDOT Maintenance has scheduled replacement of a stormwater pipe on King Street near the intersection of Coffey Street. Construction activities will require both lanes of the road to be closed between the hours of 9am & 4pm. NCDOT staff placed message boards Friday afternoon to alert local traffic to the impending closure. Plans are to detour through traffic via Poplar Grove Connector – Poplar Grove/River Street – Hardin Street. Please call NCDOT Watauga Maintenance at 828-268-6040 for questions or concerns.
Traffic Alert Thursday, May 19 – A lane closure will occur at the Quality Oil construction site on 105 in Foscoe to create a turn lane. The closure is planned for 9:00am to 4:00pm. Flaggers will be in that area. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Wednesday, May 18 – A lane closure will occur at the Quality Oil construction site on 105 in Foscoe to create a turn lane. The closure is planned for 9:00am to 4:00pm. Flaggers will be in that area. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Tuesday May 17 and Wednesday May 18 – NCDOT Maintenance has scheduled replacement of a stormwater pipe on King Street near the intersection of Coffey Street. Construction activities will require both lanes of the road to be closed between the hours of 9am & 4pm on Tuesday May 17th and Wednesday May 18th. NCDOT staff placed message boards Friday afternoon to alert local traffic to the impending closure. Plans are to detour through traffic via Poplar Grove Connector – Poplar Grove/River Street – Hardin Street. Please call NCDOT Watauga Maintenance at 828-268-6040 for questions or concerns.
Traffic Alert Tuesday, May 17 – New River Light and Power will be conducting utility work that will result in the closure of the southbound lane of 421 between Highland Hall Rd and Oak Grove Rd from 8am-11am. Flaggers will be in place directing traffic.
Traffic Alert Tuesday, May 17 – A lane closure will occur at the Quality Oil construction site on 105 in Foscoe to create a turn lane. The closure is planned for 9:00am to 4:00pm. Flaggers will be in that area. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Monday May 16 – Coffey Street will be closed all day for through traffic today (May 16th) for maintenance. Apartment access is still available.
Traffic Alert Monday May 16 – A lane closure will occur at the Quality Oil construction site on 105 in Foscoe to create a turn lane. The closure is planned for 9:00am to 4:00pm. Flaggers will be in that area. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Thursday May 12 – A lane closure will occur at the Quality Oil construction site on 105 in Foscoe to create a turn lane. The closure is planned for 9:30am to 4:30pm. Flaggers will be in that area. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Wednesday May 11 5:46pm – Wreck – area of 105 Bypass at Boone Rent-All & Hodges Gap Road. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wednesday May 11 4:29pm – Expect delays in the area of 105 & Berry Road in Foscoe. Multiple fire departments battling a brush fire.
Traffic Alert Thursday May 5 – Lot of congestion on 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock as paving has been going on in recent days. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Wednesday May 4 – Lot of congestion on 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock as paving has been going on in recent days. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Wednesday May 4 8:38 am – Wreck – area of Bamboo Road on the 421 side. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday May 3 3:45 pm – Wreck – area of 105/Rock Crusher Hill at Maymead plant. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday May 2 4:23 pm – Wreck – area of 321 North at Trashcan Falls in Sugar Grove. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday April 25 – replacing of guardrails is taking place on 194 north in the S curves by the DOT. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Tuesday April 19 4:53 pm – Wreck – area of 105 bypass & 105. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday April 19 – From the Town of Blowing Rock: NCDOT is paving on Hwy 321 starting at Tanger Outlets Northbound towards Boone. Please be aware of workers and barricades as you drive past this area.
Traffic Alert Update Thursday April 14 6:45 pm – 105 in Boone is back open totally, both wrecks have been cleared.
Traffic Alert Thursday April 14 5:09pm – Second Wreck on 105 – area of Greystone Eye. Inbound lanes are currently still blocked from first wreck.
Traffic Alert Thursday April 14 5pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Ross Chrysler. Inbound lanes are currently blocked per Boone Police.
Traffic Alert Thursday March 31 3:44pm – Wreck – area of the intersection in front of A Cleaner World/New Market Center in Boone. Expect possible delays.
Park managers announced today that repair will begin soon to address significant settlement, cracking, and rock fall on portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Deep Gap and Linville Falls. Detours and closures to take place. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert Thursday March 31 7:08 am – Wreck – area of 105 near Shull's Mill turn where the old cabooses were located. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday March 31 6:55am – Power lines down on Meat Camp Road. Fire and crews on the scene to repair. A portion of the road is closed for now.
Hamby Alley, will be closed the majority of the day today (3/30) for Water and Sewer Maintenance beginning at 137 Hamby Alley and above. For additional information, please contact Boone Public Works office at (828) 268-6250
Traffic Alert Friday March 25 5:02pm – Wreck – area of 421 in front of Vilas Post Office. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday March 18 10:37am – Wreck – area of 421 & Linville Creek Road in Vilas. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Friday March 18 8:58am – Wreck – area of 421 at Bojangles – Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday March 8 8am – Wreck – head on collision – area of 421 near Dollar General in Deep Gap. Expect delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO BANNER ELK – Saturday March 5, 2022, around noon. Expect traffic delays on 184/Tynecastle Highway in Banner Elk due to a structure fire at Puerto Nuevo. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Thursday March 3 2:28pm – Wreck – 321 in front of Boone Police Department. Expect delays in that area.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022 – Very foggy this morning in Blowing Rock, App State campus and downtown Boone. Allow extra travel time.
Traffic Alert Monday February 21 1:52 PM – Wreck – area of 321/421 at Skateworld in Vilas. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday February 17 – Old 421 in Zionville between Odes Wilson Rd and Moretz Hollow Rd will be closed for a while this morning per Zionville Fire Dept.
Traffic Alert Tuesday February 8, 2022 8:26am – Wreck – area of 421/East King Street across from Lowes Food at New Market Center. Expect delays in that area.
UPDATE 10:24am February 7, 2022 – Per Watauga County Dispatch – 321 in Blowing Rock is back open. The Watauga side of 421 in Deep Gap is back open. Could still be issues on 421 in Wilkes County.
From Deep Gap Fire Department February 7, 2022 – As of 7:43am Feb. 7th Highway 421 South will be shut down on the mountain due to 20+ vehicle accident. All traffic will be diverted to Highway 221.
Traffic Alert Monday February 7, 2022 8:06am – Wreck – area of old livestock road and old 421. Whole road is ice per scanner reports. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday February 7, 2022 8:00am – icy conditions reported in Blowing Rock. 2 wrecks on 321 – one going up the mountain at Green Park and another at the foot of the mountain. Traffic is at a standstill.
Traffic Alert Monday February 7, 2022 7:58am – 421 on Wilkes Mountain is closed due to icy road conditions.
Work is set to take place at the 105 bridge on Monday (February 7, 2022) according to electronic signs recently placed in the area. Allow extra travel time. More information about the whole project at this link.
***Update 10:55 am – 194 at the top of Valle Mountain is back open per scanner dispatches.*** Traffic Alert 10:04am Saturday February 5 – highway 194 between Valle Crucis and Matney, for now, is shut down at the top due to slick travel and wrecks on that road.
Traffic Alert 11:11am Monday January 31, 2022 – Wreck – area of 105 near Twin Rivers in Foscoe. Expect delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT – work to start on 105 bridge. “In general, lane closures will be permitted on N.C. 105, Broadstone Road and Old Tweetsie Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday through Thursday. Only nightly lane closures will be allowed on weekends.” More information at this link.
Monday January 17, 2022 – Roads across the county are snow covered as precipitation continues to fall. Travel is not advised. For more updates regarding the storm visit this link.
Sunday January 16, 2022 – Roads across the county are snow covered as precipitation continues to fall. Travel is not advised. For more updates regarding the storm visit this link.
Traffic Alert Wednesday, January 12 – Due to water main break near EarthFare in Boone, traffic will be routed right onto College Street and then left onto East Howard Street. All west bound traffic will be routed right onto Councill Street then left onto Cherry Drive.
Update 6:08pm – road is back open. Traffic Alert Thursday January 6 5:27pm – Tractor-trailer stuck on George’s Gap, about the 4000 block, in between Blueberry Lane and just above Bob Campbell so there is no way around it, 321 is the only alternate route if you are traveling beyond that point of George’s Gap.
Traffic Alert Thursday January 6 8:36am – Wreck – area of 7881 highway 105 South in Foscoe (near Twin Rivers). Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday Jan 4 3:23pm – Wreck – multiple cars, 105 in Foscoe – don't have exact location.
Monday January 3, 2022 11:34am – Downed power line in the area of 105 & Twin Rivers in Foscoe. Expect traffic delays in that area.
Monday January 3, 2022 From Boone Police, “VERY slick and dangerous road conditions in the entire areas of Watauga, Avery and Ashe Counties. Please do not travel unless necessary. If you need to, please drive with extreme caution.Thank you and be safe.”
Traffic Alert Monday January 3, 2022 – Travel conditions have not improved county wide as of 8:25am. Many roads still closed due to high volume of wrecks. Travel is not advised.
Traffic Alert Monday January 3, 2022 7:37am – Travel conditions are bad countywide, numerous wrecks due to the snowstorm. Several of the main routes into Boone are closed. Travel is not advised at this time.
Traffic Alert Wednesday December 29 2:22 pm – Wreck – area of 105 & Clubhouse Drive in Foscoe. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday December 20 8:56am – Wreck – area of 105 & Clarks Creek Road in Foscoe. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Friday December 17 12:14pm – Wreck – area of 321/Blowing Rock Road at the Honda dealership. Delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday December 17 11:12am – Wreck – 105 in area of Flintlock Campground. Expect possible delays in that area.
REMINDER – Watauga County Schools early release on Friday (December 17, 2021) for the holiday break. 12noon for K-8, 1pm for WHS. Be mindful of buses on the roads and increased traffic in school zones.
Traffic Alert Thursday December 16 7:52am – Multiple wrecks on 421 in Vilas/Boone Mountain. Expect delays in that area.
Thursday December 16 – There are reported slick travel locations in Meat Camp, Blowing Rock and Deep Gap this morning with wrecks in those areas.
Traffic Alert Wednesday December 8 8:42am – Wreck – area of 421 & Bamboo Road. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday December 2 11:30 am – Wreck – area of 5100 block of old 421 near Blue Ridge Diner. Head on wreck. Expect major delays in that area.
FYI – If you see or smell thick smoke in Boone, Boone Fire will be doing a live burn training exercise over behind the hospital today.
Traffic Alert Friday Nov 19 4:10pm – Wreck – area of 421 south at East King Street. Multiple vehicles. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wed Nov 17 12:53 pm – Wreck – area of 105 at New River Building Supply. Expect delays in that area.
***Update 421 in Vilas is back open as of 10:48 am*** Traffic Alert Tuesday Nov 9 10:05am – Wreck – area of 421 in Vilas near Brown's Used Cars. Expect major delays in that area. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Monday November 8 11:41 am – Wreck – area of Appalachian Exxon on Blowing Rock Road. Expect delays in that area.
A portion of Highway 321 near the Watauga/Caldwell line will lane shift down to two lanes for the next several weeks. Click here for more information.
Traffic Alert Sunday Oct 31 – REMINDER the road in downtown Boone is closed from 3pm-6pm for Boone BOO!
Traffic Alert Saturday Oct 30 2:12pm – stuck tour bus in the S curve on 194 in Valle Crucis. NCSHP and fire dept on scene to direct traffic.
Traffic Alert Tuesday Oct 26 1:31pm – Wreck – area of Earth Fare on King Street in Boone – multi vehicles involved. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Reminder – early release for Watauga County Schools both today (Thursday) & Friday for parent/teacher conferences. Be aware of increased traffic in school zones and buses on the roads starting at noon.
Traffic Alert Wed Oct 20 12:34pm – Wreck – area of Brushy Fork Church on Boone Mountain/421 in Vilas. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Monday October 18 1:30pm – Wreck – area of Broadstone Road near the 105 intersection in Valle Crucis. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday October 15, 2021 2:32pm – Wreck – area of 105 & Shull's Mill Road – expect possible delays in that area.
UPDATE – 105 is back open but heavy congestion 1:37pm. Traffic Alert Friday October 15, 2021 12:50pm – Wreck – area of 105 & Broadstone Road. Expect delays in that area.
It's that time once again when the annual single busiest traffic weekend for the High Country is here. Click here for more information.
Traffic Alert Tuesday October 12 10:54am – Wreck – area of 421 and Slabtown Road in Zionville. Fire Dept on scene directing traffic.
Scheduled local projects to impact some travel routes this week – October 11-15, 2021. Click here for more information.
Traffic Alert Friday October 8 10:36am – Wreck – area of 321/Green Park Inn near the county line. Foggy in that area as well. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday October 7 4:52 pm – Wreck – area of 105 near the 105 bypass leaving Boone. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday October 7 7:04am – Power lines down on Friendship Church Rd near Heritage Drive. Both lanes blocked.
Traffic Alert Monday October 4, 3:53pm – Wreck – area of 421 and George Wilson Road. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday October 4, 2:12pm – Wreck – intersection of Brookshire Road and 421. Expect delays in the area.
Four local projects that will impact some travel routes are scheduled to occur this week. All projects are weather dependant. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert Saturday October 2 11:52am – Wreck – rollover wreck – area of 194 south near 421 in Vilas. Expect delays in that area of 194.
Traffic Alert Friday October 1 3:53pm – delays on 105 in Foscoe coming down the mountain from Avery due to road work, according to an incoming Twitter report. Expect backups and delays.
Traffic Alert Friday October 1 3:41pm – Wreck – southbound lane of 421 in Deep Gap – exact location not confirmed yet. Fire Dept on scene directing traffic.
Traffic Alert Friday October 1 8:47am – Wreck – area of 4965 highway 421 north in Vilas near Blossman Gas. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday September 30 5:32pm – Wreck – area of Boone Mountain/421 near Dollar General in Vilas. Expect delays in that area.
Road closure in Boone & lane closure on 321 next week. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert Tuesday September 28 10:38am – Wreck – 105 in Foscoe. Expect delays along that route.
N.C. Department of Transportation officials will install all-way stops at two locations in Watauga to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert Monday September 27 3:56pm – Wreck on Mast Gap Road between Cove Creek & Valle Crucis. Expect delays.
Thursday September 23 REMINDER – Expect extra traffic in the area due to the home App State game tonight. Kickoff 7:30pm.
Traffic Alert Tuesday September 21 3:58pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Studiowest Apartments in Boone. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday September 20 6pm – Wreck – area of 105 near the 105 bypass, expect delays in the area.
Just an early reminder – Allow extra travel time in and around Boone and the App State campus on Thursday for the home night game against Marshall. Kickoff at 7:30pm.
Traffic Alert – According to NCDOT, 184/Tynecastle Hwy in Banner Elk is fully reopened after being closed since late August due to a washout.
Wednesday September 15 – Early release day for Watauga County Schools. Be mindful of buses on the roads and increased traffic in school zones starting at noon.
Update 12:55pm – 105 is reportedly back open. Traffic Alert Thursday September 9 11:30 am – Expect delays on 105 the closer you get to the Avery County line. A wreck in Linville has the road closed until further notice. Traffic backups are already being reported.
Traffic Alert Thursday September 9 9:32am – Structure fire at 8076 highway 105 south in Foscoe. Expect possible traffic delays in that area.
Closures to take place on North Depot Street & State Farm Road Bridge. Learn more here.
Traffic Alert Friday September 3, 2021 1:42pm – Wreck – area of 105 in front of Clubhouse Drive in Foscoe. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wednesday September 1 5:36am – jack knifed tractor-trailer on 421 in Deep Gap blocking both southbound lanes in the area of Access Road, traffic is being detoured.
Traffic Alert Friday August 27 6:13pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Ingles, multiple cars involved. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday August 23 5:17pm – Wreck – area of Payne Branch Road and 321. Heavy traffic delays.
Traffic Alert Monday August 23 7:45am – Wreck – area of 194 south and intersection of 421 north in Vilas. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday August 20 4:19pm – Wreck – area of 105 & Clubhouse Drive in Foscoe. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday August 20 12:25pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Sagebrush. Heavy backups, Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wednesday August 18 – One lane of travel in the section of 194 from Valle Crucis School to Clark’s Creek as repairs are being made to broken telephone lines and poles. Flag persons are in the area.
Minor rockslide closes section of 321 on Thursday morning. More information at this link.
Traffic Alert Thursday August 12 7:28am – Rock slide reported on highway 321 near the Watauga/Caldwell line. Some lanes of travel are closed.
Photo: Blowing Rock Police
Traffic Alert Wednesday August 11 4:28pm – Wreck – area of the big light in Boone (the intersection of 105/321/105 ext). Expect backups and delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday August 11 10:14am – UPDATE – Hwy. 421 Southbound lanes just past the Access Rd. is shut down due to a 2 vehicle rollover accident. Please use Old 421 as a detour around the scene.
Photo: Deep Gap Fire
Traffic Alert – Allow plenty of extra travel time in Boone and on-campus as App State student move-in begins Monday (August 9th).
Traffic Alert Wednesday August 4 – NCDOT is installing temporary lights on 105 at the Watauga River Bridge at the intersection to Valle Crucis. Expect delays in that area. More information to come.
Traffic Alert Wednesday July 28 – Expect delays on 105 the closer you get to the Watauga/Avery line. Road work taking place in the Banner Elk/Invershield area causing backups.
Traffic Alert Friday July 23 4:22pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Taylor Road in Foscoe – multiple vehicles involved. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday July 23 4:15pm – Wreck – area of old 421 & 421 in Deep Gap. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday July 23 4:12pm – stuck tractor-trailer on Wilson's Ridge. Expect possible delays in that area.
From NCSHP Thursday July 22 4:32pm – Troopers are currently assisting with a road closure on US 321 in Caldwell County near Hudson between Mission Road and Pine Mountain Road due to a gas leak. At approximately 2:00 p.m., a construction company reportedly struck a main gas line while digging beside the roadway. Both north and southbound lanes are expected to be closed in the area until after midnight. The NC State Highway Patrol is working with the NC Department of Transportation and local authorities on a detour. Motorists are encouraged to utilize alternate routes.
Traffic Alert Thursday July 22 – Guardrail construction on 421 on Wilkes Mountain, southbound traffic down to one lane until near the bottom of the mountain.
Traffic Alert Thursday July 22 10:03am – Wreck – area of 421 and Stony Fork Road. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday July 22 9:45am – Wreck – area of old 421 and Elk Creek Road turnoff. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday July 21 – King Street westbound lane, in front of Millers industries and Circle K, down to one lane for paving. Flag-persons on the scene.
Wednesday July 21 – Sidewalk work near the mall on 321, down to one lane southbound.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 20 2:29pm – Tractor-trailer stuck on the S curve on Valle Mountain (194 between Valle Crucis and Matney). Fire Dept on scene directing traffic.
Traffic Alert Monday July 19 12:11pm – Wreck – area of 194 north & Castle Ford Road. Expect delays in that area.
Update 5:29pm – Fire & EMS have cleared the scene at the Watauga/Wilkes line. All lanes of 421 are back open.
Follow Up 4:03pm – Expect extended delays in the area of the Watauga/Wilkes line. Fire & EMS are on the scene directing traffic.
Traffic Alert Friday July 16 3:42pm – Wreck – area of 421 at the Watauga/Wilkes line, multiple vehicles involved. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday July 16 10:11am – Road closed – area of old 421 and Hite Williams Road in Zionville. Tree down on a power line. Crews are on the scene.
Road closure in downtown Boone during the overnight of Friday July 16th – Learn more at this link.
Traffic Alert Thursday July 15 7:41am – Wreck – area of 421 and old 421 at Blue Ridge Energy. Traffic down to one lane as EMS crews continue the clean up.
Traffic Alert Wednesday July 14 6:52pm – Paving operations continue on 421 in Vilas near Skate World. Traffic is backed up. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 13 6:52pm – Road work – area of 421 in Vilas near Skate World. Traffic is backed up. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 13 3:36pm – Wreck – area of 105 & The Beacon (where the waterwheel is located). Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday July 13 3:13pm – Wreck – multiple vehicles – area of 105 bypass at Hodges Gap Road. Expect delays.
*Update – the cars are out of the road 3:09pm* Traffic Alert Tuesday July 13 3:03pm – Wreck – multiple vehicles – area of 105 at the bottom of Rock Crusher Hill. Expect delays.
Allow extra travel time around the App State campus tomorrow evening (Saturday, July 10, 2021) for the Jason Isbell concert at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Traffic Alert Monday July 5 12:31pm – Wreck – area of Blowing Rock Road in front of Publix. Expect possible delays in that area.
***UPDATE 1:53 pm – the previously block off streets in and around downtown Boone are back open** Saturday July 3, 2021 10:27am – Several streets in and around downtown Boone are blocked off due to a crime scene investigation. Per scanner dispatches the suspect has been caught. There is no active situation at this time. Expect detours in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday July 2 7:31am – 321 in Avery County, near the NC/TN line, is closed due to a mudslide. The slide is at Flat Springs Road, which is close to the Watauga County line. Expected to be closed until after noon.
Traffic Alert Wednesday June 30 11:37 am – Wreck – area of 6465 highway 321 North & Kellersville Road near Bethel. Expect delays in the area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday June 30 8:49am – Traffic light out – area of 105 ext & 421. Expect police in the area to direct traffic until problem is resolved.
Traffic Alert Friday June 25 9:10am – Wreck – area of 105 at Enterprise Rent A Car in Boone. Expect delays in the area.
***Update – the road is open back up as of 3:22pm according to scanner dispatches.*** Traffic Alert Wednesday June 23 3:08pm – Wreck – in the area of Krispy Kreme/Starbucks on Blowing Road/321 in Boone. Traffic is being detoured, expect major delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday June 22 2:44pm – Boone Police directing traffic in the area of Greasy Corner (King Street & Blowing Rock Road). Traffic lights are out due to a fallen tree on the power lines in the area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday June 22 7:48am – Multi-vehicle wreck – area of Circle K on King Street. Some of the roads in that area are closed.
Traffic Alert Monday June 21 3:33pm – Vehicle fire – area of 421 just inside the Wilkes County line. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday June 17 5:25pm – Wreck – area of 421 & Jimmy Billings Road in Vilas. Multi-vehicle wreck. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wednesday June 16 10:45am – Wreck – intersection of Wilson's Ridge Road & Deerfield Road. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday June 15 5:09pm – Two car wreck – area of 321 & Payne Branch Road. Expect possible delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday June 15 4:47pm – Wreck – multi-vehicles – area of 321 & Firerock Station Trail in Cove Creek. Expect delays in that area.
***UPDATE 4pm from Boone Police – Due to earlier traffic incident, anyone traveling from Deerfield Rd to the HWY 105 Ext on State farm will be diverted down Shadowline Dr unless you live in the Beverly Heights/Seridan Ave area. HWY 105 Ext to Deerfield via State Farm Rd is open.***
***UPDATE 3:29 pm – Police are clearing the intersection at 105 ext/State Farm now. Traffic should start flowing back. LEO will be directing traffic where the light was at that intersection until it can be put back up by NCDOT later today***.
Traffic Alert Monday June 14 2:54pm – Wreck – area of 105 ext and State Farm Road. Detours are in place and expect them to be for some time due to traffic light being brought down. Photo courtesy of Craig Lancaster
Traffic Alert Friday June 11 3:42pm – Expect delays on 105 heading into Avery County. Power company resetting some broken poles as a result of an earlier accident on the Avery side.
Traffic Alert Friday June 11 8:23am – Wreck – area of Wilson's Ridge & Silverwood Drive. Single vehicle. Expect possible delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday June 10 3:34pm – Wreck – multi-vehicles – area of 105 near Smoketree Lodge in Foscoe. Expect delays in the area.
Update 5:04pm – The road is back open, expect congestion traffic for a bit. Traffic Alert Friday June 4 4:10pm – Wreck – 105 in the area of the Animal Hospital of Boone. Rollover wreck – Expect delays. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Friday June 4 12:51pm – Stuck semi on Wilson's Ridge. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Thursday June 3 3:16pm – Expect delays entering Tennessee on 421. Structure fire at the corner of 88/421. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Friday May 21, 2021 9:12am – Wreck – 105 bypass near Alliance Bible Fellowship. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday May 11 3:26pm – Truck flipped on it’s side on 194 North in front of Triple T Pumping. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Saturday May 8 5:42pm – Wreck – area of the Holmes Convocation Center. Expect delays and detours in that area.
Wednesday April 28 11:12am – Law enforcement are working a situation in the area of Hardaman Circle and Browns Chapel Road. That area is blocked off to all traffic.
Traffic Alert Monday April 26 11:49 am – Wreck – Boone Mtn/421 in the area of the QP in Vilas. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday April 22 2:20pm – Wreck in the area of Blowing Rock Road/321 at Cook Out. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday April 22 7:15am – broken down dump truck on Boone Mtn/421 in Vilas in the area of Brooks Plumbing. Heavy congestion in that area.
Traffic Alert Saturday April 17 9:28am – Wreck- area of 421 in Zionville near D&B Mini Mart.
Wednesday March 31 2:11pm – Broke down tractor & trailer at the big light intersection in Boone. Expect congestion in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday March 29 5:12 pm – Wreck – area of 421 and Industrial Park Drive. Expect delays in that area.
***Update 3:48pm – 105 through Foscoe is back open***. Traffic Alert Monday March 29 2:48pm – Expect delays on 105 through Foscoe due to a wreck.
**Update 10:14am – 421 is back open per scanner dispatch** Traffic Alert Sunday March 28 9:09am – Part of 421 in Deep Gap is closed due to a wreck. Detours are in place at 221.
Traffic Alert Friday March 26, 2021 11:03am- Wreck – area of 105 ext and State Farm Road at Papa John’s Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday March 25, 2021 1:33 pm – Wreck – area of 321 & Leon Coffey Road. Expect delays.
Road Closed. SR-1185 (Poplar Grove Road), Near Coffey Knob Road. Wednesday March 24 – April 9. Road closed to stabilize embankment between Coffey Knob Road and 1394 Poplar Grove Road. Detour use NC-105 to NC-105 Bypass to US-321/421.
Wednesday & Thursday March 24-25, 2021 – Lane closers for Geotech Investigation (drilling & investigating the subsurface for R-2566B) on NC 105 from Shulls Mill Road to Roby Bentley Road.
Traffic Alert Monday March 22, 2021 2:49 pm – Wreck – area of 321 & Aho trash container site. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Saturday March 20, 2021 10:42 am – Wreck – area of 105 & Dove Acres Road in Foscoe. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Monday March 15, 2021 12:34 pm – Wreck – area of 321/Blowing Rock Road in front of ABC store. Expect delays in that area.
3:35pm Thursday March 11, 2021 – UPDATED information on the drift smoke in the area can be found at this link.
Traffic Alert Tuesday March 9, 2021 6:06 pm – Wreck – area of 321 and Mast Gap Road in Cove Creek. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday March 3 2:40pm – Wreck – area of 105 and Taylor Road in Foscoe. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Saturday February 27 4:13pm – Wreck – area of Broadstone Road & Bluestone Wild in Valle Crucis. Expect delays. *Wreck scene is cleared as of 4:44pm*
Traffic Alert Monday February 15 6:24pm – Wreck, reported 5 vehicles, 105 extension. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday February 5, 2021 12:47pm – Wreck – area of 105 & Ambling Way (near the bypass). Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday February 3, 2021 11:13am – Wreck, 321 below the Watauga/Caldwell line. A vehicle has run off the embankment and is on fire. Expect a lot of EMS in that area with possible delays.
Traffic Alert Wednesday February 3, 2021 8:43am – Wreck – area of 421 and Hardin Road in Deep Gap. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday Jan 29, 11:50am – Wreck – area of 321 north at intersection of Laurel Creek Road. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday Jan 20, 2021 4:30pm – Wreck – on Blowing Rock Road/321 in the vicinity of the mall entrance. Multiple vehicles. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Tuesday January 19 1:47pm – US 221 at Main St in Blowing Rock is closed due to wreck. Use Laurel ln and Clark St as detour. Photo: Blowing Rock Police
Traffic Alert Monday January 18 5:49pm – Wreck – area of 105 bypass and 421. Southbound lane of 421 is currently closed. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday January 15 3:50pm – Wreck – area of 421 at Vilas Post Office. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday January 14, 2021 – Accident in Vilas near 194 and 421 at 7:13am
Traffic Alert Tuesday January 12, 2021 1:33pm – Wreck – area of 105 at the former WHS entrance. Multiple cars involved. Expect delays.
2020
Traffic Alert Thursday December 24 12:18pm – Tree down at Clark’s Creek Road/194 intersection in Valle Crucis.
UPDATE – 7:55am – Foscoe Fire has cleared the scene of the tractor-trailer wreck on 105 hill at Smoketree. Continue to use caution in that area. Traffic Alert Friday December 18 7:19am – Tractor-trailer wreck in front of Smoketree Lodge on 105 in Foscoe is leading to long delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday December 4 1:43pm – Delivery truck stuck on Broadstone Road just near Valle Crucis School. One lane blocked per incoming report.
Traffic Alert Friday December 4 12:53pm – Wreck – area of Boone Mountain/421 in Vilas near Dollar General. Expect possible delays in that area.
Tues Dec 1 5pm – Getting report of very slick conditions on 321 from Blowing Rock down the mtn. Multiple accidents reported.
Traffic Alert Thursday December 24 12:18pm – Tree down at Clark’s Creek Road/194 intersection in Valle Crucis.
UPDATE – 7:55am – Foscoe Fire has cleared the scene of the tractor-trailer wreck on 105 hill at Smoketree. Continue to use caution in that area. Traffic Alert Friday December 18 7:19am – Tractor-trailer wreck in front of Smoketree Lodge on 105 in Foscoe is leading to long delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday December 4 1:43pm – Delivery truck stuck on Broadstone Road just near Valle Crucis School. One lane blocked per incoming report.
Traffic Alert Friday December 4 12:53pm – Wreck – area of Boone Mountain/421 in Vilas near Dollar General. Expect possible delays in that area.
Tues Dec 1 5pm – Getting report of very slick conditions on 321 from Blowing Rock down the mtn. Multiple accidents reported.
Traffic Alert Tuesday Nov 24 4:15pm – From Boone Police – Poplar Grove Rd will be shut down in front of River Walk Apartments until further notice. *UPDATE – Poplar Grove Rd is back open – 4:51pm*
Traffic Alert Friday Nov 13 2:26pm – Wreck – area of 421 in Zionville near the dumpster site. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Friday Oct 30 1:28 pm – Multi-car wreck on 105 near Troy's. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday Oct 29 9:51 am – high water near the Moose Lodge causing travel issues. Avoid that area if possible.
Traffic Alert Wednesday Oct 28 12:21 pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Enterprise Rental Car. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Saturday Oct 17 5:42am – Wilson’s Ridge Road is currently blocked by a tractor trailer stuck in the curve near Ravens Ridge Circle. Avoid the area this morning and use an alternate route.
Traffic Alert October 14, 2020 6:44am- Rollover Wreck – area of 194 at Meat Camp dumpster site. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert October 2, 2020 5pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Water Wheel – Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert October 2, 2020 5pm – Wreck – area of 321 at Cove Creek Store – Expect delays in that area.
Thursday Sept 17 5:07pm Vehicle accident 105 outbound in vicinity of Jeep dealership. Two lanes blocked. Huge delays outbound from Boone. Traffic backed up to big light.
Traffic Alert Thursday September 17 9:58am – avoid Wilson’s Ridge, tractor-trailer, possibly two, stuck.
Traffic Alert Tuesday September 15- Allow extra travel time on 105 coming into Boone. Continued sidewalk construction causing backups.
Traffic Alert Wednesday September 9 12:39pm – Allow extra travel time on 105 in Boone. Continued sidewalk construction causing backups.
Traffic Alert Wednesday September 2 10:41am – Wreck – area of 105 at Foscoe Fire Dept. Expect delays.
Update 5:44pm – 105 at Calloway Road is back open. Traffic Alert Tuesday September 1 5:09pm – Wreck – area of 105 and Calloway Road in Foscoe. Expect major delays as the road will be shut down.
Traffic Alert Thursday Aug 27 4:18pm – Wreck – 105 in the area of Oil Exchange. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wed Aug 26 1:20pm – Allow extra travel time on 105 inbound to Boone. Sidewalk construction near the old WHS entrance has one lane closed off.
Traffic Alert Friday Aug 14 2:14pm -Wreck – area of 105 bypass and 421. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday Aug 14 2:00pm – CLOSED southbound lanes of 421 near Watauga/Wilkes line due to dump truck rollover. 2:11pm UPDATE – Officials on scene are working route traffic on Highway 421 around the accident scene. 3:14pm UPDATE – southbound traffic is still being merged into one lane. Officials say it will be a couple of hours before both lanes are fully open. 8pm – 421 at Watauga/Wilkes line is back open.
Traffic Alert Friday Aug 7 3:42pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Maymead Plant – car over the bank with pin-in. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday Aug 4 4:03pm – Wreck – highway 321 in the area of Hubert Thomas Road & Rush Branch Road – head on collusion – Expect major delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday Aug 3 2:29pm – Tree down across one lane of 105 heading towards Foscoe area, just past the Broadstone bridge. Expect delays in that area. Photo: Navin Johnson
Traffic Alert Saturday Aug 1 2:14pm-Motor Vehicle Accident Highway 421 South near the Wilkes County line.
Traffic Alert Saturday Aug 1 2:10pm- Incoming report of tractor trailer breakdown on Rock Crusher just past Vulcan. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Saturday Aug 1 2:08pm – Incoming report of vehicle fire at one of the entrances to Shulls Mill off 105. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday July 31 6:55am – Wreck- area of 421 in Deep Gap near Laurel Springs Church heading toward Boone. Expect possible delays.
Traffic Alert Thursday July 30 10:23am – Wreck on 105 at Clark's Creek intersection. Dump truck/trash truck vs car. Expect extended delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday July 24 3pm – Wreck on hwy 105 near water wheel. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Wed July 22 5:23pm – Medical situation involving a motorist on 421 near Landfill Road. Expect delays in that area.
Bridge Maintenance on State Farm Road, Closures to occur. Learn more here.
Traffic Alert Monday July 13 3:44pm – Wreck – 421 at 194 intersection in Vilas, car vs motorcycle. Expect delays.
Traffic Alert Monday June 29 6:08pm – Wreck – 421 in the area of the red light near Bamboo Road near the Landfill Road. One lane southbound. Expect delays.
NOTE for the time period late March to early to mid June – due to COVID-19 restrictions, both county wide and state wide, motorists traffic has decreased largely. Traffic Alerts are still being posted when necessary.
UPDATE – From Boone Police – US Hwy 421 S will be closed between Industial Park Dr and Yosef Dr for an accident. Expect delays and avoid the area if possible. Traffic Alert Monday June 15 5:19 pm – Multi-vehicle wreck – 421 in the area of Modern Toyota. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday June 10 7:11am – rollover accident on Hwy 194 near the Blue Ridge Energy substation this morning. Avoid the area if possible.
Traffic Alert Wednesday May 27 1:15pm – From Boone Police – The lights at 194 & 421 are currently malfunctioning. Straight through and right turns only. Please seek alternative routes.
Traffic Alert Thursday May 21 11:34 am – possible traffic delays in the area of 421 at the NC/TN stateline due to a wreck on the TN side.
Traffic Alert Tuesday May 12 3:35pm – multi-vehicle wreck – 105 bypass. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday April 17 8:41am – Wreck – area of 421/Boone Mountain in the area of Quality Plus. Expect some delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday April 15 3:34pm – Rollover single vehicle accident – area of Grandfather Road and 105 in Foscoe. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday March 25 3:51pm – Propane truck on fire in the area of Skateworld in Vilas. Expect major delays in that area as the road is expected to be closed.
Traffic Alert UPDATE Thursday March 12 1:12pm – Highway 321 at Kellersville Road is shut down due to a structure fire in the area.
Traffic Alert Thursday March 12th 1pm – Structure fire in the area of Kellersville Road and 321 North. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday March 11 5:41pm – Wreck – intersection of Old Shull's Mill Road and 105 south on the Clark Circle side. Rollover wreck – expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wed March 4 12:20pm – stuck bus trying to enter Staples parking lot along 321. Expect some delays in that area. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Wednesday March 4 9:11am – Wreck – area of highway 105 near the 105 bypass. Expect some slow down delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday March 3 10:14am – Rollover wreck – area of 321 and McGuire Road in Sugar Grove. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Tuesday March 3 – 9:32am – Wreck – 421 – Reported wreck in the area of the bridge on 421 near the intersection with Bamboo Road. Expect possible delays.
Traffic Alert Monday March 2 4:00pm – Wreck – Jeep over the embankment – Boone Mountain/421 near Quality Plus in Vilas. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday March 2 9:48am – Wreck – area of Boone Heights Drive and 321/Blowing Rock Road – Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday Feb 28 6:25pm – multi-vehicle wreck – East King Street in the area of New Market Center. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday Feb 28 11:13am – Wreck – in front of Watauga Medical Center on Deerfield Road. Expect possible delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday Feb 26 5:24pm – 421 south traffic delays near Industrial Dr due to transfer truck losing part of load in road. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wednesday Feb 26 8:25am – Wreck – 105 bypass in the area of Freedom Farm thrift shop. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Monday Feb 24 5:53pm – Head on collision in left left-turn lane at Highway 421 and 105 extension. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Thursday Feb 20 1:32pm – Multiple wrecks on 421 in Deep Gap. One at Monarch Lane and 421, another at Pine Run Road and 421.
Traffic Alert Thursday Feb 20 1:18pm – From Beech Mountain Police – The Beech Mountain Parkway is currently shut down to traffic due to an accident blocking the roadway. Emergency Services are responding at this time. We do not have an estimated time that the roadway will be reopened. Updates be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. Please use caution this snow event.
Traffic Alert Wed Feb 19 4:46pm – Wreck involving a pedestrian – in the area of Center Street & Rivers Street on ASU campus. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Wed Feb 19 4:10pm – Wreck – area of 321 south near the Boone town limits. Fire and Police on scene directing traffic as some lanes are closed. Use caution in the area.
Update Monday Feb 17 11:50am – According to scanner dispatch there was/is a transformer on fire on #AppState campus that has lead to power outages. Not totally sure which areas are impacted currently. Use caution when approaching traffic lights if they are out.
Traffic Alert – Monday Feb 17 11:45am – Some traffic lights in the area of New Market Center and 105 Ext are out, possibly other areas too. Use caution.
Traffic Alert Fri Feb 14 7:31am – Wreck – 1200 block of highway 421 North in Zionville. Scanner dispatch says there is ice in that area. Use caution and expect delays.
Traffic Alert 6:11 am Friday Feb 7 Wreck – 105 near Foscoe Fire Department. Expect possible delays in that area.
Update 2:37 pm The tree has been removed and traffic should be flowing again per scanner- Traffic Alert Sunday Feb 2 2:23 pm – Traffic stopped on 421 near the Watauga/Wilkes line due to reported tree down on power lines. Photo submitted.
Traffic Alert Saturday February 1, 2020 9:47am – Wreck – rollover wreck 421 in the area of intersection of old 421/Blue Ridge Energy office. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Friday Jan 31, 2020 8:20am – Tractor-trailer stuck on Bamboo /Wilson's Ridge Road. Incoming reports says it’s jackknifed and lost half of the load in the highway. Expect possible road closure in that area. Photos submitted.
Traffic Alert Thursday Jan 30 12:20pm – Wreck – In the area of the Convocation Center on ASU campus – Expect delays in the area.
Traffic Alert Thursday Jan 30 11:50am – Wreck – 105 & Broadstone Road – Expect delays in the area.
Traffic Alert Jan 21 4:53pm – Wreck – 105 near the entrance to Shull's Mill. Not totally clear on which entrance. Expect delays in the area.
UPDATE 9:17am – 105 in Foscoe is back open. Continue to use caution in the area.
UPDATE 9:03am. – 105 in Foscoe is still closed to traffic heading toward Avery due to multiple wrecks due to slick conditions.
Traffic Alert Jan 20 7:59am – Wreck – 105 in the area of the Water Wheel. Expect delays in that area.
Traffic Alert Jan 20 7:58am – Wreck – 105 Ext at the big light in Boone near BB&T. Expect delays in the area.
Traffic Alert Jan 20 6:32am. – Tractor trailer blocking 105 between Foscoe and Tynecastle
Traffic Alert 7:25am Jan 16, 2020 – Incoming report of 2 black cows wandering beside Parkway near the Aho exit. Use caution if you travel that route this morning.
Traffic Alert 6:05pm Tues Jan 14 – Wreck – 421 in area of intersection with 421 and old 421 near Blue Ridge Electric/Blue Ridge Energy. Expect delays in the area.
6:17am Wednesday January 8, 2020 – Wreck – 6700 block of Meat Camp Road – Expect delays in that area.