20-mile Blue Ridge Parkway segment in North Carolina reopens post-Hurricane Helene; commercial vehicles prohibited.

A 20-mile segment of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has reopened following Hurricane Helene, allowing traffic between milepost 285.5 and 305 near Blowing Rock. This marks the first reopening in the state since the storm caused significant damage. While the section enhances transportation for recovery efforts, commercial vehicles remain prohibited for safety. Visitors should exercise caution due to closed facilities and potential hazards.