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For those going to Maggie Valley next week, Keep an eye on the weather!

Wife was just reading on Facebook about some land slides and road closures in Ashville and surrounding areas. So check out the NC DOT.
 
I just checked the North Carolina Department of Transportation website.


It says:

A lane is closed from the TN State Line to Exit 7 (Cold Springs Creek Road) in both directions for construction, due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The speed limit through the affected roadway is 35 MPH. Motorists can expect delays, especially on Friday and Sunday afternoons.
2 of 4 lanes closed.

Sounds like 1 lane is open in each direction, and speeds are significantly reduced, but you can still get through.

Google maps thinks Cold Springs Creek Road is about 25 miles North of Maggie Valley.

And I am thinking that the original damage was caused Hurricane Helene in 2024, as the Start Date of the incident is Friday, Sep 27, 2024.
The end date is Friday, Jul 31, 2026 so they're still working on fixing the road.

And I don't think it will affect me, as I've plotted a route that avoids the interstates, so I won't be on that section of Interstate 40.
My route is farther South and uses State Highways 70N, 321, and 441.
 
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