Ron Dulle:

My dad was just telling me I might want to consider taking 255 south to the JB bridge and go over that way. With 40/64 being closed, they're restriping I-44 to get an extra lane in. Might make things a little hairy pulling a boat. That's what I plan on doing when we head down in July. 

They did restripe I-44 to make another lane and it can be a bit nerve racking as the lanes have narrowed.  It's only about 15 miles and the semis can make it so technically you can make it too.  However, if avoiding moments that cause certain parts of your anatomy to pucker are on your "to do" list then I would suggest taking the I-255 route south around the JB bridge.  Personally I go out of my way to avoid 44 when possible. 

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John Capuro
Fenton, MO
2005 266BR towed by a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9 Cummins

John Capuro:

Ron Dulle:

My dad was just telling me I might want to consider taking 255 south to the JB bridge and go over that way. With 40/64 being closed, they're restriping I-44 to get an extra lane in. Might make things a little hairy pulling a boat. That's what I plan on doing when we head down in July. 

They did restripe I-44 to make another lane and it can be a bit nerve racking as the lanes have narrowed.  It's only about 15 miles and the semis can make it so technically you can make it too.  However, if avoiding moments that cause certain parts of your anatomy to pucker are on your "to do" list then I would suggest taking the I-255 route south around the JB bridge.  Personally I go out of my way to avoid 44 when possible. 

Okay,

I will bite.  What is the JB Bridge?

Kerry

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"I would rather be lost on the lake than found at home"

It's the Jefferson Barracks Bridge.  I doubt you'll go that way Kerry as you normally head to the north right away I'm guessing but it will allow you to bypass going thru downtown StL on the southern route. 

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O'
"Little Mascara 3"
266BR,496 MAG-Bravo III

Everyone know about the new highway from Branson West to Kimberling Ciy?  It is one block west of the - what use to be 3 way stoplight in Branson west but is now  a four way stoplight - just one block west and then left to Kimberling City- eliminates alot of that bumper to bumper traffice at Branson West. Really nice road.

No, didn't know about that.  Do tell more.  The 3 way is the one where you turn east to go to Branson right?  Or straight down is to Kimberling City?  So, there's a bypass to the west now.  That sounds great. 

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O'
"Little Mascara 3"
266BR,496 MAG-Bravo III

Hwy 13 near the Sears outlet store is where the newest bypass begins. You continue straight ahead to Kimberling. If you need Walmart you can make a left at the Sears store and be on the old road or you can continue about 1/2 mile south and turn left to get into Branson West. Then left again to Walmart or straight ahead to be on Hwy 76 to Silver Dollar City. The bypass takes you about 2.5 miles south and hooks back into old 13 near the Stoneridge Carpet store. It does cut off the bottle neck in Branson West. Cuts about 10 minutes off our drive to the lake.

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Sweet!  It's actually pretty bad getting out of there on Monday mornings.  Bumper to bumper.  This will be nice.

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O'
"Little Mascara 3"
266BR,496 MAG-Bravo III

Can someone more computer literate than me draw out a basic map and post it here?

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"Beer Budget"
1993 182BR w/ 2-foot-itis

2005 Hemi Dodge Ram QC 4X4

Mike O'Neil:

Sweet!  It's actually pretty bad getting out of there on Monday mornings.  Bumper to bumper.  This will be nice.

Mike we'll be leaving Monday too

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Dave & Pam Lane
Xpress Lane 2
Port of Arnold Mo

I just cancelled a boat slip at Kimberling Inn for the Rally if anyone needs one call now!  I also cancelled one for What's up Dock.

I also just cancelled a 2 bedroom condo unit number 478 if anybody needs that.

Just realized I hadn't posted on here yet.  We should be arriving super late Wednesday night after a baseball game.  Hopefully a couple of people will still be up to have a beverage with.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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John & Angie Canavan
96 225BR
Go Faster Daddy!

"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it..."

Define late, John.  O'man usually has to queue up "Closing Time" to get some of his guests to leave around 3 am. 

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Rick & Chris Plies
"Panacea 2"
Lincoln, NE USA

An Education is what you get when you Read the Instructions,
Experience is what you get if you don't...

Yeah,

Look us up when you get in.  I am sure we can cue up Closing Time for you.  LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Kerry

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"I would rather be lost on the lake than found at home"

Hope You Had The Time of Your Life...lol!

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O'
"Little Mascara 3"
266BR,496 MAG-Bravo III