Foothills Parkway Missing Link

v8mgb · October 26, 2018, 12:32:00 PM

The Foothills Parkway "Missing Link" opens November 10th. Link (pun intended) with details below. The video in the link had more details.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/missing-link-to-open-52-years-after-construction-began-on-foothills-parkway/51-607970435

Mickey Richaud · October 26, 2018, 05:05:15 PM

Yes, Merv - you'll be able to go WAAAY up there!

MGBV8 · October 26, 2018, 07:47:36 PM

Finally!!!

Love your new GIF, Jim! Must have bought the whole set.

RMO 699F · October 26, 2018, 08:33:02 PM

Wow...and the eastern terminus ends at Cosby, TN...home of Carvers Apple Farm and restaurant...home of the best country breakfast in east TN...now a quick way to get there!

mowog1 · October 29, 2018, 11:10:24 AM

Cosby was also the site of the car display during MG2006.

MGBV8 · October 29, 2018, 02:55:04 PM

So, what's the story on the section from Wears Valley to Cosby? Another 52 years, if ever?

"The Foothills Parkway now has two finished sections at each end of the 72-mile corridor, the release said. On the western side, it goes on for 33 continuous miles from Chilhowee to Wears Valley, which is a new experience for motorists and cyclists. On the eastern side, the other section extends six miles from Cosby to I-40, with views of Mt. Cammerer, and was completed in 1968."

Accoroding to this, the National park Service owns the right of way, but it has not been funded.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foothills_Parkway

v8mgb · November 08, 2018, 09:00:52 AM

More news coverage, how the bridge was constructed. Engineering students walk the bridge.

https://www.wbir.com/amp/article?section=news&subsection=local&headline=students-tour-inside-of-bridge-on-missing-link&contentId=51-612311210

https://www.wate.com/news/local-news/final-bridge-completed-on-missing-link-section-of-foothills-parkway/1579362616

v8mgb · November 11, 2018, 12:17:12 AM

YouTube video showing the views. The "Missing Link was open today via a bus / walking tour

https://youtu.be/XvHfcpxvZlM

Merv · November 11, 2018, 04:25:48 PM

So Mickey is this place that's WAAAY up there ?

Mickey Richaud · November 11, 2018, 07:31:51 PM

Yep. Can't wait to drive it!

Mickey Richaud · November 15, 2018, 04:11:27 PM

Drove it today, but too much drizzle and fog to enjoy the scenery. Very nice drive, though. Will go again and get pictures when the weather clears.

I also recently discovered another great road between Sevierville and Walland that will make a nice drive for next fall's gathering.

MGB SS · November 28, 2018, 07:27:31 AM

Sevierville, I worked on the water intake their on the French Broad river several years ago, was probably on that road while exploring and getting lost very nice country down there