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The National Park Service (NPS) reminds commercial drivers that commercial vehicles are prohibited on US 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the safety of all drivers. Violators will be subject to a citation as well as a fine of up to $5,000.

Newfound Gap Road is a two-lane road with steep continuous grades and tight curves. There are no truck lanes, runaway truck ramps or places for a large commercial vehicle to slow down and pull over. US 441/Newfound Gap Road is not safe for large commercial vehicles.

Learn more: www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/route-441-newfound-gap-road-is-closed-to-commercial-vehicles.htm

NPS Photo/The NPS responded to an incident on Oct. 13 on Roaring Fork Road Motor Nature Trail involving a semi-truck which became stuck overnight.