US 220 between I81 & I64, VA

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  1. Aug 9, 2012 #1
    gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    My gps is sending me on US 220on from Roanoke to Covington. The atlas has this as a non truck route. I'm going to rin the interstaes around but was wondering if anybodys driven that route before and it's legallity.
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2012 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    It's not a designated route but it's not restricted. Trucks run it, but half is in the hills climbing and descending and many 45 mph curves. Most of it is 4 lane with no shoulders. I wouldn't run it heavy. Maybe empty.

    You can make almost as good time staying on the interstate. What about 35 miles further?
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2012 #3
    Cooky

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    This road is used by trucks all thetime. There is a paper mill at Covington, VA and trucks servicingthe paper mill (wood chips, logs, etc.) constantly use the road.
     
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