Any viable routes from Greenville, SC to Bristol, VA?

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  1. Timin770

    Timin770 Road Train Member

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    I-26 partially closed to CMV. We need to send a 10-wheel reefer box truck up that way outta Greenville. From Bristol the truck would then head over toward Huntsville, AL
     
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  3. bryan21384

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    26 isn't showing closed on Google maps. I think you can run 26....call up the road info line for both NC and TN to double check.
     
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  4. nikmirbre

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    It was open but, closed to trucks over 30 ft not too long ago.........
     
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  5. bryan21384

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    Ohhhh. Then he'll probably have to take long route and go 85 N to Charlotte, from there 77 N to 81, then drop down 81 S to get to Bristol.
     
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  6. Timin770

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    Yup bridge washed out at Erwin. Thet claim it will be open late next summer 2025

    Looking for a way around
     
  7. nikmirbre

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    Yeah thats right, open from NC border east...
     
  8. Timin770

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    Great advice. I'm thinking maybe a variation. Greenville to Spartanburg, then 221 up to I-40, then over to Statesville and I-77 N etc

    If anybody has more ideas, I'm all ears. Believe me
     
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  9. nikmirbre

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    If you insist on cutting off Charlotte, go 321, not 221.
     
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  10. Timin770

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    Got it, thanks. I'm trying to convince the schedulers that whoever does Greenville should simply do our Greenville, Charlotte, Raleigh etc stuff and whoever does Bristol should kinda sorta stay on that "northern" arc ie Bristol, Knoxville, Chatt, Huntsville. At least until the bridge is built
     
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    Traffic Restriction Update for I-26 in Unicoi County
    Friday, November 01, 2024 | 10:54am
    KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-26 in Unicoi County should be aware of an updated traffic restriction that will have an impact on oversized vehicles.

    On Wednesday, October 30, I-26 in Unicoi County reopened to all traffic, but all overweight vehicles and any vehicle wider than 10 feet are prohibited from using this roadway. Originally, this restriction was in place for all vehicles wider than 12 feet. However, there is a section on the bridge that will not accommodate 12-foot-wide trucks without damaging curbing and delineators.

    I-26 is reduced to one lane between MM 39 and MM 40 in Erwin. Standard width and weight commercial vehicles are allowed to use this route, but any overweight and over-dimension vehicles must continue to use the established I-81 and I-77 detour.

    For the most up to date detour information check the TDOT Helene Recovery webpage.

    As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and “Know Before You Go!” by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.


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