Just talked to a ranger in the White Mountains who said the Franconia Ridge Loop is getting closed for repairs next month, maybe for the whole season. | Backpacking Routes - Librear
My buddy got totally stuck last fall because @kevin_adams is right, only one side was closed. The park service just puts up a sign and you have to turn around, it's a real mess. They really need to give better notice online.
Yeah kevin_adams that's what I heard too about just the Falling Waters side. But honestly they never give exact dates, it's always "weather permitting" which means who knows.