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[miker]

It looks to be near the parking lot I was pulled over into by the po-po...its was near the way into from the TN side, I think.  The motel was on the other side, the way out that day

Is that clear as mud?

[DavidB]

Its on hwy 129 along Chilhowee Lake between the Foothills Parkway and actual start of the dragon.

So where is this on the Dragon?
We have a ride scheduled for the Dragon next Tuesday.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=44226.0

Inquiring minds would like to know!

SBB

[DavidB]

TheDailyTimes.com


The Daily Times

A Sunday rock slide blocks part of U.S. 129, also known as The Dragon. The road was closed completely as engineers assess the size of the slide and the stability of rocks up the slope.

Summary
“The Dragon” is closed until further notice due to a rock slide on U.S. 129/State Route 115 leading to the popular stretch of curves.

From Staff Reports
Originally published: March 16. 2010 3:01AM
Last modified: March 15. 2010 8:24PM
“The Dragon,” U.S. 129/State Route 115, remains closed after a Sunday rock slide.

The slide occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday when several large boulders fell from the mountainside approximately two miles south of Chilhowee Dam and 13 miles north of the state line. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews were able temporarily re-open the southbound lane on Sunday afternoon to relieve backed-up traffic, but both lanes are now shut down pending a report from department geologists. Engineers have conducted preliminary evaluations of the slide and are developing a plan to stabilize the mountainside and safely re-open the road safely.

TDOT has set up blockades about 0.3 of a mile north of the Tennessee side and a little more than a mile south of the North Carolina side of the slide in order to provide adequate turnarounds for motorists. The closest alternative to traveling to North Carolina via U.S. 129 is U.S. 441 through Sevier County, which is prone to weather-related closing during the winter season. Motorists should check road conditions at 865-436-1200 before planning to use 441.

[SBB]

Thanks David!

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[aclass]

No it looked like maybe part Lab.

[Harleyrider_49]

You sure that is not a woman?

I was hope'n I was'n the only 1 ta see that!! dude needs a bra !

[09S/E roadglide]

Thanks David!

SBB

I hope they have that small mess of stone, that anyone could miss, is cleaned up before next week. 
I have my titanium knee pads ready to chase chip through the hills !!

[04se103]

I hope they have that small mess of stone, that anyone could miss, is cleaned up before next week. 
I have my titanium knee pads ready to chase chip through the hills !!

TDOT for both Nashville and Knoxville and here is the current info:  They do have most of the road cleaned off, however there is a 50-60 ton ledge in danger of collapsing.  TDOT can not remove it as they do not have the equipment for it so they have contractor placing bids this week.  Expect a 2 week process before clean up continues and up too 2 weeks to remove the ledge.  They will be offering incentives to the contract winner to clean it up as fast but as safe as possible. 

[porthole]

Deals Gap is reporting on Facebook that the road is mostly open and should be completely open by the weekend.

Search Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort on facebook and "become a fan"

[DavidB]

http://killboy.blogspot.com/

Killboy has some pics poster here and is keeping up to date info on the closing.


Looks like the state wants to remove whats left hanging on the mountain before it falls again.

[DavidB]

You can`t get to the dragon going south on 129 from maryville . Looks like you can get there from NC. I went up there today.
You can get to the foothills parkway.
Dave

[HackNDos]

Was it wrong of me that all I did was laugh when I saw this clip?

Someday I hope to ride this stretch though.

[DavidB]

THE DRAGON IS SHUT DOWN AT THE TENN, NC STATE LINE. 

Guess there`s no one to respond to accidents at the moment. i dont think the Nc ambulance will cross the state line. There the only one that can get there right now.

[Chains]

You sure that is not a woman?

I think he had his window down and one of his man boobs blew up in front of his eyes.  Man than is just plain ignorant, I guess I need a big sign on the back of my bike with flashing light to warn idiots in cages.

[ggraves427]

The dude needs a breast reduction.