Dragon - US 129

[captblack]

Anyone thinking of a trip over the Dragon for the next few weeks needs to be very careful. I-40 westbound is closed due to a rockslide. This usually brings more traffic, including trucks, over 129.

Be safe ...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP.......MIKE....

[captblack]

Latest update - I 40 rock slide is cleared up. Hopefully the traffic on the Dragon will be back to normal.

Enjoy ...

[Bob Denman]

Did anybody catch the "Hell Roads" show on the Discovery Channel? I suppose that they were trying to sensationaize all of the roads on their list, but gee... Is it really THAT bad??

[Lamonster]

This was two years ago on the TN side of 129. If this guy didn't see this do you think there is any chance he would see you?

[captblack]

I wouldn't be surprised if that cell phone he was holding during the interview was being used when he hit the rocks.

[Bob Denman]

[MarkLawson]

I think his explanation was plausible. If the Police & camera crew were positioned in such a way that would draw the driver's attention away from the road, I could see why he'd hit the rocks. I would guess that shortly after that crash, the Police positioned themselves to give earlier warning to drivers. Obviously, the road would be closed as quickly as they could do it.

[chickridin]

Did anybody catch the "Hell Roads" show on the Discovery Channel? I suppose that they were trying to sensationaize all of the roads on their list, but gee... Is it really THAT bad??

I finally got to see it the other day and yes, it CAN be that bad. I think it's more of "watch out for the other guy", and just drive using your brain, not your !

[ARtraveler]

I did see the Hell Roads program about the Dragon. My take was that I am not going to make any effort to drive it. I am not afraid of my ability to drive the road--but seeing all the trucks, and lots of other drivers--cagers and bikers--driving above their abilities, crossing center lines, etc. Way to dangerous for my liking.

I am also lucky in that I have at least 5 "dragon type roads" that I can drive on any time--and they are all within 50 miles of my location.

[Lamonster]

[Cavman]

What??? ANOTHER rock slide on I-40? Who engineered that road? GA DOT?

[joe schmoe]

What??? ANOTHER rock slide on I-40? Who engineered that road? GA DOT?

No, the politicians in Washington!!!