
At milepost 98, the northbound lanes of I-85 cross under the southbound lanes, and cross back over them near milepost 102. This results in motorists driving on the "wrong side of the road" for three-plus miles: while you're driving this stretch, the opposing lanes are on your right. One reason this was done was to allow right-hand exits for the N.C. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, which lies in the spread median between the two roadways at milepost 100. There are also two rest areas [1] in the middle of the road here, one serving each direction. Furthermore, the Hamby Creek runs between the two roadways, and engineers may have chosen the switchover design and wide separation to best preserve the creek.
As a practical matter, the "wrong-way" switch is not very noticeable, because the roadways are separated by several hundred feet of woods in this area.
Crowd: Anyone, Bluecollar, Whitecollar, Truckers, Construction Workers, Traveling Tourists, Etc.
Neighbourhood: Between Lexington and Thomasville
Anyone, Bluecollar, Whitecollar, Truckers, Construction Workers, Traveling Tourists, Etc.
COMMENTS (2)
(You have to be logged in) Add CommentI stop here every week late afternoon, early evening looking for some good,clean fun. It is hit or miss. As with all public places - discretion and caution is a must. If you are passing thru or a regular and want to meet here let me know.
Commented on 3/5/2008 7:13:44 AM
comming thru there today around noon, does anyone EVER get lucky here, I have been thru there MANY MANY times and rarely have seen anyone "lookin" for action
Commented on 11/16/2006 7:54:59 AM