GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — After closing for emergency slope repairs, Cherokee Orchard Road will reopen at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 3.

The closure began on September 22 to fix a slope failure in the 500 block of Cherokee Orchard Road. The closure was set to last two weeks and crews from Blalock Construction completed the project in 12 days. The Gatlinburg Street Department also helped to finish the asphalt, expediting the reopening of the road.

“We are grateful for the community’s patience and understanding during this emergency repair project,” said City Manager Greg Patterson. “The swift completion of this work by Blalock Construction and the Gatlinburg Street Department ensures the long-term safety and stability of both the roadway and the surrounding slope. Cherokee Orchard Road is

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