CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A temporary access road between Chimney Rock and Bat Cave is now open, restoring a vital connection that was severed during Tropical Storm Helene.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Monday that construction of the road is complete after months of work. The new route allows for continued access through the area while crews move forward with permanent infrastructure repairs.
Officials said the temporary road will help minimize disruptions to local traffic as long-term reconstruction continues.