A portion of the Waynesville Greenway is closed to the public starting from the end of Industrial Park Drive on the Asheville Highway side, extending all the way to the end at Lake Junaluska. This closure is due to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) working on the bridges along the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway. The greenway path goes under the bridges.
The closure is a necessary measure to ensure the safety of greenway users during the construction period. The NCDOT anticipates that the bridge construction will take approximately 2-3 years to complete. As a result, the affected portion of the greenway will remain closed until the construction is finished.
The public can access and enjoy the greenway from the Waynesville Recreation Park side.
"The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority," said Elli Flagg, Haywood County Parks and Recreation Director. "We appreciate the community's patience and understanding as the NCDOT works to improve our transportation infrastructure."
The greenway is a partnership between Waynesville, Haywood County, and NCDOT. We will provide updates on the progress of the construction and the reopening of the closed portion of the greenway as information becomes available.