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Post by ~Scotty Does Know~ on Jun 10, 2008 8:54:32 GMT -5
It's on Bushy Branch Road, but it'll do little good Mapquesting or doing a GPS tracking with the address of the grounds. Once you start reaching Manchester's city limits about 3 miles out, all people coming in for Bonnaroo have to make their ways to one of the entrances.
From I-24 East coming from Chattanooga: You guys will likely take the Exit 112 entrance and be asked to move to the far shoulder of the interstate.
Those of you traveling State Highway 41 from Monteagle will be asked to move to the shoulder when available on the highway and will follow I-24 Exit 114 down the shoulder and enter through Exit 112
From I-24 West coming from Nashville: You guys will be asked to take the 111 Exit and to remain in the shoulder as well where you will be directed to the main gate off Hwy 55 down Ragsdale Road and Bushy Branch to Bonnaroo.
Those of you traveling Hwy 55 from the Northeast out of McMinnville will be asked to use one lane and I think it's the far left lane since you have to turn left to get onto Ragsdale.
Those of you traveling Hwy 55 from the Southwest out of Tullahoma will also be asked to use one lane (the right lane) since you guys will also be directed down Ragsdale.
Those of you traveling Hwy 41 from Murfreesboro: I think you can turn left at the main intersection at Hwy 55 and make your way to 'Roo that way, or you can turn left at Hwy 53 and take Exit 110 to Exit 111 and go that way.
One thing I do remember is this. On Wednesday evening, there will be policemen guarding the Interstate exit ramps at 114 and 117 and access along the interstate between Exits 111 and 117 will only be availabe to local traffic.
Also, Exit 112 is a make-shift exit that is available only to traffic coming from the southeast. Exit 112 is a direct entrance to Bonnaroo off I-24 westbound. There is no ramp for Exit 112 so don't look for it!
I have a feeling once you get on I-24 in Manchester you're not gonna be able to miss it... nor will you have too many options of where to go
That is correct. Once you get to Manchester depending on which direction you are coming from, you will be forced into a "line of traffic" designated for Bonnaroo. You are free to leave the line if you must go somewhere like a store or restaurant, but you will lose your place in line and have to get to the end of a line at the nearest Bonnaroo entrance available to you.
Scotty, is this different than in past years? The last three Roos I've arrived via Bushy Branch Road at around 1:30, got right in and was sent to BFE.
Depending on what direction you are coming from determines what gate you'll go through. However, once you're through the gate, it's up to Bonnaroo's staff on where you are placed.
so then, what do I do take 40 to 24 and I'm set? BTW thanks all for the help.
Are you coming from Knoxville? Oh hell! Don't do that! You'll save time by taking the Hwy 111 Exit in Cookeville on I-40. That way you won't have to backtrack from Nashville. Hwy 111 becomes 70 Bypass and eventually becomes Hwy 55 and is a straight shot to Manchester. Unless you want to see Nashville and kill some time, then you can do that and take I-24 back down. But if you are looking to save time and want a quicker route to Manchester, take the Hwy 111 Exit in Cookeville. I do not know the exit number, but I do know for a fact that it's Hwy 111 and you want to head toward Sparta.
It's on Bushy Branch Road, but it'll do little good Mapquesting or doing a GPS tracking with the address of the grounds. Once you start reaching Manchester's city limits about 3 miles out, all people coming in for Bonnaroo have to make their ways to one of the entrances.
From I-24 East coming from Chattanooga: You guys will likely take the Exit 112 entrance and be asked to move to the far shoulder of the interstate.
Those of you traveling State Highway 41 from Monteagle will be asked to move to the shoulder when available on the highway and will follow I-24 Exit 114 down the shoulder and enter through Exit 112
From I-24 West coming from Nashville: You guys will be asked to take the 111 Exit and to remain in the shoulder as well where you will be directed to the main gate off Hwy 55 down Ragsdale Road and Bushy Branch to Bonnaroo.
Those of you traveling Hwy 55 from the Northeast out of McMinnville will be asked to use one lane and I think it's the far left lane since you have to turn left to get onto Ragsdale.
Those of you traveling Hwy 55 from the Southwest out of Tullahoma will also be asked to use one lane (the right lane) since you guys will also be directed down Ragsdale.
Those of you traveling Hwy 41 from Murfreesboro: I think you can turn left at the main intersection at Hwy 55 and make your way to 'Roo that way, or you can turn left at Hwy 53 and take Exit 110 to Exit 111 and go that way.
One thing I do remember is this. On Wednesday evening, there will be policemen guarding the Interstate exit ramps at 114 and 117 and access along the interstate between Exits 111 and 117 will only be availabe to local traffic.
Also, Exit 112 is a make-shift exit that is available only to traffic coming from the southeast. Exit 112 is a direct entrance to Bonnaroo off I-24 westbound. There is no ramp for Exit 112 so don't look for it!
"...when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to throw that f**kin radio into the tub with me." -Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Post by summerteeth99 on Jun 10, 2008 17:17:50 GMT -5
Ok, first post here...I just want to know (and excuse me if i post this in multiple threads)...is it better if when coming down I-24 from the Nashville area...to stay on I-24 all the way until exit 111 or is it better for me to get off at Exit 97 or 105 and take 41 to 55 and enter that way. Will I be able to avoid long backups on the interstate this way? Any help would be appreciated.
Ok, first post here...I just want to know (and excuse me if i post this in multiple threads)...is it better if when coming down I-24 from the Nashville area...to stay on I-24 all the way until exit 111 or is it better for me to get off at Exit 97 or 105 and take 41 to 55 and enter that way. Will I be able to avoid long backups on the interstate this way? Any help would be appreciated.
There's going to be a long back-up no matter which way you go. Most people generally take the interstate. You might be able to avoid a little bit of extra traffic coming over from Exit 105 and turning onto to Hwy 55. Traffic cops relegate the flow in all directions. You'll have a good long wait. Don't be surprised if you're in line for 4 or more hours regardless.
"Those of you traveling Hwy 41 from Murfreesboro: I think you can turn left at the main intersection at Hwy 55 and make your way to 'Roo that way, or you can turn left at Hwy 53 and take Exit 110 to Exit 111 and go that way."
I have done this the past three years because my aunt lives in Murfreesboro. Her and my cousin are actually going this year and we were talking about riding in together on this route. In my past experiences i would take it till it took me into manchester then back over the I-24. There is always a cop there but if you say "Hey i'm going to Bonnaroo" they...... nevermind the secret is to good. You probably know
Post by summerteeth99 on Jun 10, 2008 18:11:22 GMT -5
^^^..."they" what? The cops what? i can't stand the surprise. Do they say, "hey don't try this backroad stuff on us...turn around and go back home!" or do they say, "alright, here's a beer on us", or do they say, "put your hands up quasi-hippie scum"...WHAT IS IT? You didn't say whether this was a better way or not either...just that you take it.
Remember, however long you have to wait to get in, it's a hell of a lot better than the 16 hours in '02.
You win. The longest I had was 12 hours in 04'.
Hibouxdudromage is right. I remember that first year of 'Roo back in 2002 very well. Our little town was shell-shocked and our police were so unprepared for the guests coming in for the show that our welcomed visitors felt the effects of it by 16+ hour waits in lines of traffic that stretched over 30 miles in both directions shutting down I-24 between Murfreesboro and Jasper.
That Matchbox 20 song comes to my mind when I think of it! Just look how far we've come!
