Park officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have announced that Newfound Gap road (US 441) will be closed from sunset on September 1 until late afternoon on September 2.
The closure is necessary for the 75th Anniversary Park Rededication event being held on September 2 at the Newfound Gap Parking Area.
The park expects to host about 2,000 guests for this event. The closure enables the park to safely and effectively manage the event.


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