Mayor on Duty
The Gorge Road is a vital link for the two cities in Macon County, Franklin and Highlands. The photos show just how vulnerable the section of the road at the falls really is. Thankfully, the […]
US 64
DoT expects US-64 to reopen next week
Officials at the NC Department of Transportation said repairs to US-64 along the Cullasaja are nearing completion and the road should reopen next week. “All temporary shoring has been installed and all shotcrete operations have […]
A closer look at the mudslide that closed US-64
Photos by Will Murajda, DoT Division 14 Location and Surveys UPDATED on Jan. 18 U.S. 64 between Buck Creek Road and Brush Creek Road will remain closed until the end of the month pending weather […]
U.S. 64 closed in Cullasaja Gorge for storm repairs
U.S. 64 between Buck Creek Road and Brush Creek Road will remain closed in both directions until Jan. 19 while a contractor repairs 80 feet of embankment damaged during heavy storms on Tuesday. Transportation officials […]
U.S. 64 closed at Bridal Veil Falls beginning March 29
Traffic detouring to Buck Creek Road during daytime closures N.C. Department of Transportation crews will perform a difficult repair on U.S. 64 at Bridal Veil Falls in Macon County from March 29 to April 16. […]