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Asheville to Johnson City

Bob avatar
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Does anyone know if the road from asheville to johnson city is all interstate now? Am leaving soon. Pre-Thanks for the info!!!!

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Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#2
Does anyone know if the road from asheville to johnson city is all interstate now? Am leaving soon. Pre-Thanks for the info!!!!
I-26 will not be completed for some time. Currently, you will be on 19/23 for a good portion which is divided four lane for a while. Not a bad ride, but I do not think it is Interstate 26 yet. The drive takes around 1.5 hours.
Bob avatar
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#3
Just got back...pleased to report the road is done...interstate all the way, but a few too many smokies on the N.C. side writing tickets... beware ! Signage has not caught up. Its called about 4 different roads, even future I-26. What does that mean? A time machine at the rest stop?
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
Just got back...pleased to report the road is done...interstate all the way, but a few too many smokies on the N.C. side writing tickets... beware ! Signage has not caught up. Its called about 4 different roads, even future I-26. What does that mean? A time machine at the rest stop?

It is not officially Interstate yet. The City of Asheville is still trying to relocate relocate 19/23 around the west side of town, eventually making it I-26. Currently is is Future I-26 around town.
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#5
Trying to find exact info about this route is hard- I had to drive it summer before last and had no problem. Smooth sailing and noone else on the road. I thought it was a spectacular drive- I had never come into Asheville that way before. Although I guess any road into Asheville will be beautiful.
Bob avatar
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#6
Trying to find exact info about this route is hard- I had to drive it summer before last and had no problem. Smooth sailing and noone else on the road. I thought it was a spectacular drive- I had never come into Asheville that way before. Although I guess any road into Asheville will be beautiful.
It is an incredible road, but law enforcement will be watching you. It has taken many years to complete that stretch.
lollygal avatar
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#7
It is an incredible road, but law enforcement will be watching you. It has taken many years to complete that stretch.

Bob, I know this is totally off the subject, but can I say that your avatar scares the H*LL out of me? I guess it is appropriate since it is October, but . . . :eek:
Bob avatar
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#8
Bob, I know this is totally off the subject, but can I say that your avatar scares the H*LL out of me? I guess it is appropriate since it is October, but . . . :eek:
My avatar conceals the omnipotent force that is protecting SoWal from further tropical cyclonic disturbances, at least until 1 Nov, at which time the mask comes off.
lollygal avatar
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#9
My avatar conceals the omnipotent force that is protecting SoWal from further tropical cyclonic disturbances, at least until 1 Nov, at which time the mask comes off.

If it works for you, then I'm okay with it . . .

Til November 1 then -:blink:
Smiling JOe avatar
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#10
My avatar conceals the omnipotent force that is protecting SoWal from further tropical cyclonic disturbances, at least until 1 Nov, at which time the mask comes off.

You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?
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bean
#11
You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?

I guess from Nov 1-30 Richard Petty does the protectin.
Bob avatar
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#12
You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?
The omnipotent force was pre-booked.
Bob avatar
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#13
I guess from Nov 1-30 Richard Petty does the protectin.
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