Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces temporary closure of Wiley Drive and Roanoke River Greenway

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Parks and Recreation has announced a one-day closure of Wiley Drive and the Roanoke River Greenway tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11.

The closure is planned to allow a contractor to perform essential maintenance in Smith Park. The maintenance work will include sealing the parking lot and converting an asphalt area into park lawn.

The gates to Wiley Drive and the Greenway will be locked at around 5:00 AM and will remain closed until the contractor has completed the work.

The closure is expected to last for the entire day, with the gates reopening once all maintenance activities are finished.

Residents and park visitors are advised to plan accordingly and avoid the area during the maintenance period.