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Monday, 29 September 2025 15:17
Mudslide closes Gatlinburg Spur in Smokies
National Park Service GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg Bypass in Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed as crews continue cleanup efforts following a significant landslide that occurred Sept. 27.
Crews worked through Saturday and Sunday to remove more than 70 loads of debris from the road. Crews continue working to clear debris from the road drainage, ditches, and a culvert, which is currently blocked. The park will provide an update once the site is fully stabilized and the road is ready for public use.
The NPS responded to reports of the landslide near the Great Smoky Mountains picture sign on the Bypass on Sept. 27 around noon. A total of 3.47 inches of rain fell between 10–11:30 a.m. that morning, triggering the slide, which included mud, trees and other debris. The landslide covered approximately 150 feet of roadway with 1 to 4 feet of mud and debris, blocking both lanes of travel.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains open. Visitors can still access the Sugarlands area via US 441 through Gatlinburg.
-National Park Service
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