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Article: ANSWERING YOUR SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN ROAD INQUIRIES

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January 27, 2005
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Q: With the heavy rains last fall, there were several mudslides along Sugar Loaf Mountain Road in Roanoke County, and a falling tree caused one vehicle accident.

The mudslides rearranged the ditches so that water stands in one spot after each rain, and this appears to be undermining the road itself.

There were several other mudslides along Sugar Loaf Mountain Road that have had some attention.

Can the Virginia Department of Transportation survey Sugar Loaf Mountain Road to assure that everything is OK?

- Durant Vick, Roanoke County

A: In response to your question (and the one that follows below) VDOT sent a maintenance manager to look at Sugar Loaf Mountain Road.

The conclusions were: Yes, ...

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