Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: April 08, 2010, 02:28:01 PM » |
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TDOT officials plan to reopen most of the section of US 129 know as "The Dragon" during daylight hours beginning Monday, despite the challenges emergency crews will face responding to wrecks on the curvy stretch of road. According to a news release, the stretch of U.S. 129 from the Tabcat Bridge to the North Carolina state line will be open to traffic each day between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for all but commercial and large RV traffic. The road will remain closed to all traffic overnight. However, the section of U.S. 129 from just past the Foothills Parkway to the Tabcat Bridge will remain closed as crews work to remove a rockslide that closed the roadway in March. TDOT said Tennessee Highway Patrol officers will monitor the road while emergency responders from Graham County, North Carolina will be called if there are accidents with injuries. The rockslide is expected to be cleared by July 31. However, TDOT will provide an incentive to the contractor that is clearing the road and securing the rock if the work is completed early.  |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2010, 02:44:37 PM » |
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Best I can tell you will be able to do the entire 11 miles of The Dragons Tail you just have to come in from the North Carolina side.  |
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2010, 04:35:23 PM » |
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Joe...you can't hide money!!   |
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2010, 05:57:45 PM » |
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Hey Joe, i bet you were having withdraws from the Dragon being closed. lol. But i bet it gave you a chance to find and ride some more really cool roads in Gods Country. Take care Joe.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 06:46:20 PM » |
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Hey Joe, i bet you were having withdraws from the Dragon being closed. lol. But i bet it gave you a chance to find and ride some more really cool roads in Gods Country. Take care Joe.
You still coming on " The Whiskey Run " ? I know you sold the Valkyrie however I hope you still come around . I don't care what you ride as long as you ride |
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2010, 06:47:06 PM » |
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Joe...you can't hide money!! If you only knew Jesse  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2010, 06:55:04 PM » |
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Joe,
I'm thinking Ghostrider just might enjoy that little "Memorial Day Ride" you are throwing together.
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« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2010, 07:05:55 PM » |
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Hey Joe, i bet you were having withdraws from the Dragon being closed. lol. But i bet it gave you a chance to find and ride some more really cool roads in Gods Country. Take care Joe.
You still coming on " The Whiskey Run " ? I know you sold the Valkyrie however I hope you still come around . I don't care what you ride as long as you ride Joe i will do my best to be on that ride, i just hope everybody will ride slow so i can keep up. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2010, 07:31:53 PM » |
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Joe. I've got a call into Duffy for a ride this weekend. Maybe we could ride up and take a look. What are you doing this weekend?
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2010, 08:12:26 PM » |
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Joe. I've got a call into Duffy for a ride this weekend. Maybe we could ride up and take a look. What are you doing this weekend?
You will not see much its blocked off at the stateline until monday ( just up the hill from Deals Gap ). Next weekend it will be open . |
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« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2010, 09:26:55 PM » |
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WoHoo, we are going to be there the week before your ride, will be great my friend has never been on the Dragon. Will be a new experience for him. We are spending a week at the Phillips Motel, and will leave friday am to meet you in Tenn.
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2010, 06:30:38 AM » |
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Great thing about this is, we won't have to worry about big trucks, traveltrailers and such on the Dragon during the time the rest of 129 is closed! Only down side is we'll have to come in from the NC side.
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« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2010, 07:16:25 AM » |
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Great thing about this is, we won't have to worry about big trucks, traveltrailers and such on the Dragon during the time the rest of 129 is closed! Only down side is we'll have to come in from the NC side.
So does that mean the shortest/quickest way for y'all is via the Cherehala ? I was wonderin 'bout that after I read Joe's post. Would make for a long day just to get in one run I guess. Perhaps some of us could meet for a one niter @ the Phillips.  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2010, 07:26:27 AM » |
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Great thing about this is, we won't have to worry about big trucks, traveltrailers and such on the Dragon during the time the rest of 129 is closed! Only down side is we'll have to come in from the NC side.
So does that mean the shortest/quickest way for y'all is via the Cherehala ? I was wonderin 'bout that after I read Joe's post. Would make for a long day just to get in one run I guess. Perhaps some of us could meet for a one niter @ the Phillips. I have a borrowed lift lined up, Henry's parts aren't here yet - unless they all show up today, I'll have my new tire on this weekend... I'll be able to show up for the next ride with my adapter still bolted on on purpose...  -Mike |
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« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2010, 12:56:00 PM » |
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Joe. I've got a call into Duffy for a ride this weekend. Maybe we could ride up and take a look. What are you doing this weekend?
You will not see much its blocked off at the stateline until monday ( just up the hill from Deals Gap ). Next weekend it will be open . Brain fart. Gotta read the post all the way through. Maybe ride up next weekend. I'm glad it will be open by the 23rd when I am riding up to see you guys. |
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