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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway Opens Goshen Creek Bridge
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Date: September 17, 2009
(Boone, NC)—Parkway officials announce the September 17, 2009 opening of the Goshen Creek Bridge and roadway from Milepost 285 to Milepost 288. This section, approximately five miles north of intersection US Route 321, closed in April 2008 to facilitate deck replacement, painting of superstructure steel, guardrail installation, drain repairs, asphalt paving and other related work.
The much needed rehabilitation restored the integrity of the historic structure while retaining most of the original design elements. Stonework was left undisturbed but did undergo cleaning and repointing. Picket bridge rail replacement was the most significant deviation from the previous design, as the Federal Highway Administration regulations required railing that met more stringent crash standards.
The roadway opening will take place mid-morning on September 17, restoring full access to this section of the Parkway.
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Did You Know?
Within the boundaries of the Blue Ridge Parkway are 47 Natural Heritage Areas set aside as national, regional, or state examples of exemplary natural communities.
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Last Updated: September 17, 2009 at 07:26 EST |
