Grandfather Mountain Parkway Case Study

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The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles. Along the crest of mountains in the Appalachain chain. It connects two parks. Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The parkway starts in Virgina. And ends in North Carolina. Begun by the Works Progress Administration in 1935. The parkway was completed. Except for a section around privately owned Grandfather Mountain. Concerned about the enviornmental impact. The owner refuesed to allow any blasting on the mountain. It was 1987 before the final section, the Linn Cove Viaduct. Using the latest engineering technology. The viaduct goes around, not over, Grandfather Mountain. Those who drive the parkway. Are not bothered by the speed limit of 45 miles per hours. Driving slowly allows

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