Real-time open/closed reports, winter weather updates, webcams, and Blue Ridge & Shenandoah pass status across Thornton Gap (US-211), Swift Run Gap (US-33), Rockfish Gap (I-64), and Fancy Gap (I-77). Verified live via VDOT 511Virginia.
Open. State route SR-617 is clear with dry pavement. Blue Ridge Parkway connector section subject to winter gate weather advisories.
Open 24/7. 4-lane twin-bore highway tunnel bypass clear with full lighting and ventilation. Hazmat cargo vehicles restricted.
Open with fog advisory. Major 6-lane interstate. High-altitude fog active; VDOT Variable Speed Limit signs and fog lights active.
Open. World-famous narrow pass in County Kerry, Ireland. Clear for pedestrians, jaunting cars, and local traffic. Vehicle restrictions in peak hours.
Open. State route 691 paved approach is clear. Skyline Drive section open; NPS closes gates during winter freezing ice events.
Open 24/7. Major 4-lane Interstate 64 mountain corridor connecting Charlottesville to Waynesboro. Full traffic flow; junction for Skyline Dr & Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Open. 4-lane divided US-33 highway is clear with full VDOT winter plow maintenance. Skyline Drive entrance open weather permitting.
Open. 4-lane divided US-211 mountain pass connecting Luray to Sperryville. Clear pavement with regular VDOT maintenance.
Open. 2-lane rural mountain pass clear. Connects Bluemont to Clarke County across the Northern Blue Ridge near Appalachian Trail.
Open. Primary 4-lane highway route connecting Front Royal to Sperryville. Clear lanes and good visibility.
Chester Gap VAOpen. Major divided highway pass between Lynchburg and Roanoke. Road clear with continuous VDOT plow coverage.
Buford's Gap US-460Open. 4-lane commuter expressway route connecting Purcellville to Berryville across the Blue Ridge. Road clear.
Snickers Gap VA-7| Pass / Gap Name | Highway Route | Elevation | Live Status | Road Condition Summary | Governing Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Gap | State Route 617 | 2,280 ft (695 m) | Open | Clear paved rural route | VDOT & NPS |
| Cumberland Gap | US-25E (Tunnel) | 1,600 ft / 1,305 ft | Open 24/7 | Twin-bore tunnel clear; no hazmat | VDOT, TDOT & NPS |
| Fancy Gap | Interstate 77 / US-52 | 2,920 ft (890 m) | Fog Advisory | Clear lanes; fog warning active | VDOT Salem District |
| Gap of Dunloe | County Kerry Pass (Ireland) | 790 ft (241 m) | Open | Pass clear for walkers & local traffic | Kerry County Council |
| Jarman Gap | Skyline Dr MP 96.8 / SR-691 | 2,170 ft (661 m) | Open | State approaches clear; parkway open | NPS & VDOT |
| Rockfish Gap | Interstate 64 / US-250 | 1,900 ft (579 m) | Open 24/7 | 4-lane interstate clear & open | VDOT Staunton District |
| Swift Run Gap | US-33 & Skyline Dr MP 65.5 | 2,365 ft (721 m) | Open | 4-lane divided US-33 clear | VDOT & NPS |
| Thornton Gap | US-211 & Skyline Dr MP 31.5 | 2,304 ft (702 m) | Open | 4-lane divided US-211 clear | VDOT Culpeper District |
| Wilson Gap | State Route 601 | 1,440 ft (439 m) | Open | 2-lane rural mountain pass clear | VDOT NOVA District |
Every road condition, mountain status, and winter advisory listed on LivePassWatch Virginia is cross-verified live against official state department feeds and national park emergency alert systems. We pull real-time data directly from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT 511 Traffic & Weather Sensors), National Park Service Shenandoah Dispatch (Skyline Drive Alerts), and Blue Ridge Parkway Operations Center.
Direct verified answers for Virginia mountain gap road conditions and live open/closed status.
Blue Ridge Gap (elevation 2,280 ft / 695 m) in Bedford and Botetourt Counties, VA on State Route 617 is OPEN. Verified live via VDOT 511. Rural state route pavement is clear. Connecting Blue Ridge Parkway gates nearby are subject to winter ice closures enforced by NPS Rangers.
Cumberland Gap (US Highway 25E Cumberland Gap Tunnel) is OPEN 24/7/365. Sourced live from VDOT 511 and TDOT. The 4-lane twin-bore tunnel bypasses the historic crest between Lee County, VA and Claiborne County, TN / Bell County, KY. Hazardous material cargo trucks must detour via US-58/VA-70.
Fancy Gap (elevation 2,920 ft / 890 m) on Interstate 77 and US-52 in Carroll County, VA is OPEN 24/7/365 with dense fog advisory systems active. Sourced live from VDOT Salem District. As a major 6-lane interstate corridor, VDOT maintains continuous snowplowing and anti-icing. Drivers must monitor VDOT Variable Speed Limit signs due to sudden mountain fog across the escarpment.
The Gap of Dunloe (elevation 790 ft / 241 m) is a famous mountain pass located in County Kerry, Ireland (near Killarney and Black Valley). It is OPEN year-round for pedestrians, cyclists, horse-drawn jaunting cars, and local traffic. Motor vehicles are restricted during peak tourist hours for trail safety.
Jarman Gap (Jarmans Gap) (elevation 2,170 ft / 661 m) at Skyline Drive MP 96.8 and SR-691 in Albemarle/Augusta County, VA is OPEN. Verified live via National Park Service and VDOT. State route approaches are clear, while Skyline Drive sections remain open weather permitting.
Rockfish Gap (elevation 1,900 ft / 579 m) on Interstate 64 and US-250 near Waynesboro/Afton, VA is OPEN 24/7/365. Verified live via VDOT 511. As the major 4-lane trans-mountain Interstate corridor connecting Charlottesville and Staunton, I-64 receives continuous VDOT winter maintenance. It serves as the junction for Skyline Drive MP 105.5 and Blue Ridge Parkway MP 0.
Swift Run Gap (elevation 2,365 ft / 721 m) on US Highway 33 and Skyline Drive MP 65.5 in Rockingham/Greene Counties is OPEN. Sourced live from VDOT Culpeper District. US-33 is a 4-lane divided mountain highway maintained year-round by VDOT plows.
Thornton Gap (elevation 2,304 ft / 702 m) on US Highway 211 and Skyline Drive MP 31.5 near Luray, VA is OPEN. Verified live via VDOT 511. US-211 is a 4-lane divided mountain highway with dry to clear pavement.
Wilson Gap (elevation 1,440 ft / 439 m) on State Route 601 in Loudoun and Clarke Counties, VA near Bluemont is OPEN. Verified live via VDOT NOVA District. 2-lane rural mountain pass road is clear.
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• VDOT 511 Traffic Center: Dial 511 within VA or visit 511Virginia.org
• Shenandoah National Park Emergency Line: (540) 999-3500
• Blue Ridge Parkway Information: (828) 348-3400