Looks like they did a good job & have US 441 open where it slid away in the park. Newfound Gap Road in Smokies opens a month ahead of schedule » Knoxville News Sentinel
The contractors have quite the incentive to finish early. Not only did they get a $500,000 bonus but they are also the owners of Fontana Village. They have a vested interest in the touristy type roads being open.