BRYSON CITY, N.C. (Wonderful America TV) — Nestled within the Nice Smoky Mountains Nationwide Park, the Highway to Nowhere is a chilling testomony to damaged guarantees and lingering spirits. This eerie stretch of highway, positioned on the North Carolina facet, winds for about six to seven miles earlier than abruptly ending at a darkish tunnel, surrounded by tall weeds and decaying fences.
Come together with me as we journey again in time.
The highway’s haunting historical past dates again to the Nineteen Forties when the federal authorities promised to construct a 30-mile highway to compensate households displaced by the development of a dam for World Conflict II efforts. Nevertheless, solely six miles and a tunnel have been accomplished earlier than environmental considerations halted building, leaving many in Swain County feeling betrayed.
Locals grew up with tales of supernatural hazard, and the highway is now thought-about probably the most haunted in America. The deserted ghost cities of Proctor and Judson, remnants of the previous, add to the world’s mystique. Proctor can nonetheless be explored by curious hikers, whereas Judson lies submerged beneath Fontana Lake, sometimes revealing its tallest constructions when water ranges drop.
The Highway to Nowhere stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made through the struggle and the guarantees left unfulfilled. Many consider the spirits of those that as soon as referred to as this place residence nonetheless linger, ready for the highway to be accomplished.
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