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ramm
04-04-2010, 11:48 AM
Heads up....


A 7-mile stretch of Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway (Ga. 348) is closed due to road damage and may not reopen for months.

http://www.whitecountynewstelegraph.com/articles/2010/03/18/news/news01.txt
Georgiacbr
04-04-2010, 11:59 AM
seem's to be the start of the new year issues with winter and rock slides got to love it.2012 is looking more like a possiblity LOL.
2ToeRacing
04-04-2010, 05:38 PM
Not to hijack you post but i went up richard russell yeasteday and got a 125.00 fine for riding on a closed road,i was like WTF.
TroyBoy30
04-04-2010, 06:44 PM
you got a tix for riding on a closed rode and you're still wondering WTF? :crackup:
ramm
04-04-2010, 06:45 PM
Not to hijack you post but i went up richard russell yeasteday and got a 125.00 fine for riding on a closed road,i was like WTF.


you got a tix for riding on a closed ride and you're still wondering WTF? :crackup:

:rofl:
Georgiacbr
04-04-2010, 06:47 PM
you got a tix for riding on a closed ride and you're still wondering WTF? :crackup:
Yea i agree with Troy on this one.$150.00 that's peanut's for all the fun you had LOL. Why did u go around the sign's in the first place?
wpalm00
04-06-2010, 01:21 AM
Look on the bright side, fresh pavement will be great on that road!
wicked
04-06-2010, 01:32 AM
you got a tix for riding on a closed rode and you're still wondering WTF? :crackup: :crackup:
wicked
04-06-2010, 01:34 AM
Look on the bright side, fresh pavement will be great on that road!

given how badly they say its damaged, that they say that there are sections that are closed permanently and that the only real traffic that road sees is, well, us...i wouldnt hold my breath waiting for them to repair it...
wallypiper
04-06-2010, 10:26 AM
They'll fix it eventually but maybe not this summer. But I agree that it would be an epic road with fresh pavement. I have been bitten by the gravelly monster that hides in the apexes of the raceway. It hurts.
wpalm00
04-06-2010, 10:40 AM
given how badly they say its damaged, that they say that there are sections that are closed permanently and that the only real traffic that road sees is, well, us...i wouldnt hold my breath waiting for them to repair it...

Don't worry, they will fix it. They can't afford to wait too long not to fix it.


They'll fix it eventually but maybe not this summer. But I agree that it would be an epic road with fresh pavement. I have been bitten by the gravelly monster that hides in the apexes of the raceway. It hurts.

Yeah, tell me about it...
wicked
04-06-2010, 03:33 PM
im hopeful...that thar be my favroite ribbon of tarmac around here...
speedracer
04-08-2010, 01:43 AM
I really like ridding that road too I hope to ride it again someday!
bluerider
04-10-2010, 12:22 AM
Last time I went early last year was after was March 7th or so after the late Feb. snow. Great temps but roads sucked ass. Word to the newbies.
dmiller385
05-05-2010, 10:04 PM
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/archive/32054/ it says here that it will be opened again as of May 14th.
ramm
05-05-2010, 10:05 PM
:up:

Woot! I love that road.
Seca
05-05-2010, 10:08 PM
They'll fix it eventually but maybe not this summer. But I agree that it would be an epic road with fresh pavement. I have been bitten by the gravelly monster that hides in the apexes of the raceway. It hurts.

I also have been bitten by the same monster there....
bluerider
05-05-2010, 10:29 PM
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/archive/32054/ it says here that it will be opened again as of May 14th.


That would be sweet!
allen
05-11-2010, 10:23 PM
May 14, That's this Friday! If the rain will hold off, I think I'll ride up, just to get an "eyes on".
TroyBoy30
05-14-2010, 08:27 AM
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/archive/32054/ it says here that it will be opened again as of May 14th.

any more word on the opening? might hit it saturday
wallypiper
05-14-2010, 09:32 AM
The linked story is out of date.
As of May 12, GADOT says May 21 is the opening date across the top.
http://www.dot.state.ga.us/informationcenter/pressroom/Documents/Releases/2010/d1-5-12-10.pdf
TroyBoy30
05-14-2010, 10:19 AM
due to cold wet weather? hu?
allen
05-15-2010, 05:32 PM
I didn't make it up yesterday.... Freaking house AC mugged out.

But went up today and the baracade is still up. So we just ran up 75, north of Helen to pick up 180/129 and head south, The rain was pounding so we thought we'd stop at Bogger Hollow and get out of the rain for a few. Turns out some locals have started a deli inside the store. They have some of the best BBQ out there. We pigged out and had a great visit with the owners Jim & Donna. They had only been open 6 days. Booger Hollow is located about 2 miles north of where Richard Russel mets 180/129. I highly recomend this mom and pop shop to anyone in the area.

If they don't open this road soon, I'm going to play in the Highlands area next week.
DavidGS
05-22-2010, 09:57 PM
It is open according to the DOT press release.
http://dot.ga.gov/informationcenter/pressroom/Documents/Releases/2010/d1-5-20-10.pdf
ramm
05-24-2010, 10:13 AM
Confirmed it is is open. Just a bit of gravel where the landslide was where they repaved the road.

It's nice after that part :D
wicked
05-24-2010, 11:19 AM
Confirmed it is is open. Just a bit of gravel where the landslide was where they repaved the road.

It's nice after that part :Doh happy day!
likestoride
06-05-2010, 11:14 PM
Rode on Richard Russel today. There was a few more potholes, a bit more gravel than normal, and a few repaved areas. Still a great road but definitely deserves respect.