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Hellbender (was) Out

Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Just an update. I got this from the Deals Gap site tonight.
Let's hope it is repaired soon.


"Bridge update: We have a bridge that is impassable right now, just north of Fontana Village on #28. The bridge is closed until further notice because of structural issues. We will keep you posted. If you are coming north on #28 from 19/74, follow the detour signs over #143, and into Robbinsville, then make a right onto #129 and carry on north until you get to the Dragon. Another way to go would be to stick to the Nantahala River on 19/74 and pick up #129 from there, to totally avoid the back up on #28. Any questions, email us, and we will help any way we can."
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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This is what I pulled from the DOT site.
Looks like the bridge is closed until 9/27.

http://apps.dot.state.nc.us/TIMS/IncidentD...l.aspx?id=76792
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:55 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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So if well be coming from the Knoxville area, the best way to get to nantahala is....?

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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129 to 74/19 then to Nanatahala.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Gotcha, thanks.


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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Oh man...
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Awesome.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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NICE
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