needing directions around I-40 rockslide

11-07-2009, 09:05 AM

I got to drive back to NC today, currently in Memphis, and the best way for me is I-40. Problem is that ton of rocks blocking the path. Anyone know a quick way around this without having to go I-81/26? I'm looking for some back road that'll take me around it basically. Thanks!

Sauer Grapes · 11-07-2009, 09:37 AM

I'm not sure exactly where the blockage is, but maybe you could look at getting off 40 at Newport, TN and taking 25 to 107. However, those are pretty small hwys from the look of it and it they have many others doing the same route it may take longer.

SmokeyJoe · 11-07-2009, 09:47 AM

Try a look at this recommended detour...

http://ncdot.gov/travel/i40_rockslide/

Quote:

Motorists traveling west to Tennessee should take I-40 West to I-240 West (Exit 53b) in Asheville to I-26 West (Exit 4a). Follow I-26 West from Asheville to I-81 South (Exit 8a) in Tennessee, back to I-40. Eastbound motorists will follow the reverse directions.

Probably not the route you want, by your description. Best I got!

RGD. · 11-07-2009, 11:27 AM

Ouch! Check out some of these photos here:

Rock Slide

Hell of a mess -

Ron

The Poet · 11-07-2009, 11:31 AM

Looks like half the mountain came down. But look on the bright side - at least you won't have to drive through that stench in Canton.

Blindjimme · 11-07-2009, 02:30 PM

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11-07-2009, 08:19 PM

Thanks guys! I ended up taking 25/70 back into Asheville. It didn't cut off time cause of some much sloooower drivers, but it was fun going the back ways. I'd rather do that than the interstate!

Starscream · 11-08-2009, 02:34 PM

That's scary. I pass by there four times a year. Glad it wasnt' last month.

11-07-2009, 09:05 AM	#1
uncballzer Guest Posts: n/a	needing directions around I-40 rockslide I got to drive back to NC today, currently in Memphis, and the best way for me is I-40. Problem is that ton of rocks blocking the path. Anyone know a quick way around this without having to go I-81/26? I'm looking for some back road that'll take me around it basically. Thanks!

11-07-2009, 09:37 AM	#2
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: needing directions around I-40 rockslide I'm not sure exactly where the blockage is, but maybe you could look at getting off 40 at Newport, TN and taking 25 to 107. However, those are pretty small hwys from the look of it and it they have many others doing the same route it may take longer.

11-07-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: needing directions around I-40 rockslide Ouch! Check out some of these photos here: Rock Slide Hell of a mess - Ron

11-07-2009, 11:31 AM	#5
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: needing directions around I-40 rockslide Looks like half the mountain came down. But look on the bright side - at least you won't have to drive through that stench in Canton.

11-07-2009, 02:30 PM	#6
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: needing directions around I-40 rockslide Where else can you get cigar reviews, fellowship AND real time navigation?

11-07-2009, 08:19 PM	#7
uncballzer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: needing directions around I-40 rockslide Thanks guys! I ended up taking 25/70 back into Asheville. It didn't cut off time cause of some much sloooower drivers, but it was fun going the back ways. I'd rather do that than the interstate!

11-08-2009, 02:34 PM	#8
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: needing directions around I-40 rockslide That's scary. I pass by there four times a year. Glad it wasnt' last month. __________________ Insert quote here.