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rickmastfan67:
https://www.jayski.com/2023/09/25/north-wilkesboro-to-retain-2024-all-star-race/
https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/new-state-budget-has-42m-for-wilkes/article_94cf3905-e717-5381-be58-401b83a96394.html
--- Quote ---- $3 million for a pedestrian bridge over U.S. 421 for events at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Elmore said efforts were made for a cloverleaf interchange for U.S. 421 and Fishing Creek Road, but this was deferred to the transportation improvement planning process
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A possible 'cloverleaf' interchange for US-421 @ Fishing Creek Road..... Yikes.
I know, an interchange there would be great to keep North Wilkesboro Speedway alive after they just revived it, but I don't think a cloverleaf is the best option UNLESS they plan on adding C/D lanes to US-421. Weaving there would be a complete nightmare on race weekends without C/D lanes. Maybe a DDI would be a better option.
CanesFan27:
Raleigh's Peace Street Bridge and Durham's Can Opener Bridge (located at South Gregson at West Peabody) are both low-clearance Norfolk Southern railroad overpasses that for decades have taken out numerous unsuspecting tractor-trailers. Each bridge resides near their respective city's downtowns - Durham's Brightleaf District and Raleigh's Glenwood South. Over the years, the two bridges have generated media attention and a social media following.
I take a look at both bridges and declare a winner:
https://www.gribblenation.org/2023/10/a-tale-of-two-cities-and-two-bridges.html
wdcrft63:
--- Quote from: CanesFan27 on October 01, 2023, 11:12:15 AM ---Raleigh's Peace Street Bridge and Durham's Can Opener Bridge (located at South Gregson at West Peabody) are both low-clearance Norfolk Southern railroad overpasses that for decades have taken out numerous unsuspecting tractor-trailers. Each bridge resides near their respective city's downtowns - Durham's Brightleaf District and Raleigh's Glenwood South. Over the years, the two bridges have generated media attention and a social media following.
I take a look at both bridges and declare a winner:
https://www.gribblenation.org/2023/10/a-tale-of-two-cities-and-two-bridges.html
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Nothing will stop all these truck embarrassments but I suggest big red signs saying FAMOUS TRUCK-EATING BRIDGE on the bridges
epzik8:
Drove through today going to the Myrtle Beach area, and I like the 587/795/264 shield assemblies in the Wilson area, but there is a glaring problem in that what is now exit 23 (795 split) is still marked as exit 43 on most BGS.
I did clinch I-140 today. The last time I passed through the Wilmington area, in mid-2017, 140 was still under construction west of 421.
74/171FAN:
^Not at the moment, US 74A is pretty well signed east of Downtown Asheville. Though with a potential I-26 to I-85 interstate coming, it is very possible to see US 74 back on US 74A.
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