jeff753 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 If you haven't got your package and need directions....here you go----->>>> print this http://www.fmca.com/images/stories/pdf/conventions/ga16-directions.pdf Jeff Walukonis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casuall454 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 As most know I-75 is shut down due to land slide near the KY/TN border. By time we leave March 14 for Perry, the detours will have been operational for two (2+) weeks. I expect State DOT to have logistical issues of the detours working smoothly. As we are traveling from Ohio for Perry, I am still traveling I-75 and following detour. http://www.wlwt.com/news/landslide-closes-i75-south-of-tnky-border-for-weeks/38250110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac8253 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 CORRECTIONS ON MY POST BELOW: With all of the Spring vacation travel down I-75, I really hesitate to get into the squeeze that the detour routes are going to present. Right now I am heading from Cincinnati to Louisville then south to Nashville and then back East on I-40 I-24 to catch I-75 again south of Knoxville at Chattanooga. That adds about 60 miles to the trip. Only other option I might consider is to take I-75 to Lexington, then get on US 27 South to catch I-40 to south of Knoxville. The hassle of driving the detour routes full of all that traffic will be worse than the delay itself. Then again, if the contractor can get the Southbound lanes open in time, we can forget the rockslide ever happened. Hoping for the last option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 6, 2016 Rumor has it the I75 detour is no place for a large vehicle. Narrow windy road partially washed out. If it were me I would drive the extra miles and enjoy the scenery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casuall454 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 Still another week to evaluate what DOT has in place for detour. My thought is if the detour is suitable for Class A and B commercial, then my lil motorcoach will be just fine. Looking forward to seeing everyone in eight days, with travel stories I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 7, 2016 Glad that I don't have to make that decision! Only one I have is, do I want to go via Atlanta, AL. or Tallahassee, FL. Either one is about a 180 miles further than taking I-20 across to secondary roads for Perry. Jury is still out. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac8253 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 Saw a report today stating that SB is planned to reopen on March 17, and NB hopefully a week later in time for Easter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casuall454 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 Both South lanes open by March 17, appears returning home will be a bit easier then the drive down. Report states South bound traffic is only +40 minutes on average. Read the attached report and make our own decision. http://www.11alive.com/story/news/traffic/2016/03/05/southbound--75-reopen-st-patricks-day/81389248/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac8253 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Good News... As reported last night on TDOT, "I-75 South Reopens to Traffic Following Rockslide in Campbell County" - See more at: http://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/38148#sthash.sP8af1ys.dpuf. NB schedule still remains on or before March 24, but at least getting there doesn't entail a detour around the rock slide area anymore. Edited March 11, 2016 by Mac8253 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
