Proposed Special Use Permit for running event to include road closure

The Blue Ridge Parkway is considering issuance of a Special Use Permit for a running event which would involve a full closure of the motor road on Saturday, May 2, 2020. This proposed event may host 2,000 participants running from Parkway milepost 377 to 383, near Asheville, North Carolina (please see attached map). In consideration for the safety of the large number of participants, motorists, and all park visitors, if a permit is issued a full two-lane closure of the motor road would be proposed for the duration of the event, to potentially include up to a 24 hour period. Access to all other sections of the Parkway motor road, as well as non-roadway areas such as trails, would remain unchanged.

Topic Questions:

1. Please provide your input on this proposal to close both lanes of the Blue Ridge Parkway for the duration of the event as part of the potential issuance of a special use permit.

Document Content:

Revel Proposed Closure Map 508.pdf   (269.4 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.