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

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">Does anyone know if the road from asheville to johnson city is all interstate now? Am leaving soon. Pre-Thanks for the info!!!!</blockquote>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.

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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?

[QUOTE=Bob]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, [b]even future I-26.  What does that mean?[/b] A time machine at the rest stop?[/QUOTE]

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.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">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?</blockquote> 
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.

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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.

[QUOTE=jdarg]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.[/QUOTE]It is an incredible road, but law enforcement will be watching you.  It has taken many years to complete that stretch.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jdarg">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.</blockquote>It is an incredible road, but law enforcement will be watching you. It has taken many years to complete that stretch.

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[QUOTE=Bob]It is an incredible road, but law enforcement will be watching you. It has taken many years to complete that stretch.[/QUOTE]
 
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:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">It is an incredible road, but law enforcement will be watching you. It has taken many years to complete that stretch.</blockquote> 
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 . . . 😱

[QUOTE=lollygal]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:[/QUOTE]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.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="lollygal">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 . . . 😱</blockquote>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.

[QUOTE=Bob]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.[/QUOTE]
 
If it works for you, then I'm okay with it . . . 
 
Til November 1 then -:blink:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">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.</blockquote> 
If it works for you, then I&#039;m okay with it . . . 
 
Til November 1 then -:blink:

[QUOTE=Bob]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.[/QUOTE]

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

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">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.</blockquote> 
You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?

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[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?[/QUOTE]

[COLOR=Magenta]I guess from Nov 1-30  Richard Petty does the protectin.[/COLOR]

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?</blockquote> 
I guess from Nov 1-30 Richard Petty does the protectin.

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?[/QUOTE]The omnipotent force was pre-booked.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">You are aware that hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, 2005, eh?</blockquote>The omnipotent force was pre-booked.

[QUOTE=Ocean Lover][COLOR=Magenta]I guess from Nov 1-30  Richard Petty does the protectin.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]Please ignore this post.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Ocean Lover">I guess from Nov 1-30 Richard Petty does the protectin.</blockquote>Please ignore this post.

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