The landslide has prompted a reconstruction. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo)

The landslide has prompted a reconstruction. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have been working with the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) to assess damage to Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) as a result of a January 16 landslide. The FHWA has completed their field survey work, and are now in the initial stage of preparation work to reconstruct the 200 linear feet of road.

This first phase of work will include the stabilization of the slide, removal of landslide debris from the work area, and the completion of a path for construction vehicles to access the section of the slide below the roadway.

The work is being coordinated by the FHWA and is expected to begin as early as next week.

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