After the temporary structure is built, NC DOT engineers have proposed four possible permanent options for replacing the bridge to the park, which was destroyed by the Broad River during Helene.

South Mountains State Park will begin to reopen March 17, with the main entrance becoming accessible sometime in April.

after Helene wiped away the fall season right before its peak. NCDOT engineers are working to restore access to Chimney Rock State Park. The Town of Lake Lure mentioned in a recent newsletter that ...