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I have been reading on different posts that while traveling through long tunnels, one is required to turn off the propane prior to entering. I have traveled I-77 through Virginia many times (without my RV) and don't recall seeing any signs stating RV's to shut off propane. I have not seen 5'ers or TT pulling over to shut off propane.
There are two tunnels along 77 in Virginia, that I will be traveling through. (Big Walker Mountain? and another I cannot remember the name). Any info would be appreciated.
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I've travelled through both of them many times and have not seen any signs (or stopped either).
With the OPD valves that the tanks are now equipped with I don't think the dangers are as pronounced as they once were. I only travel with one tank on at a time.
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DutchmenSport
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Looking at Google Maps (Satellite view), I don't see any place set up to pull over for a safety check on the tunnels along I-77. Here's a link I found with a bit more information on the tunnels. There's some contact phone numbers if you drill down a few pages.
The tunnels I've been through (Washington DC and Norfolk VA) had propane checks because the tunnels were under water. I don't know if that was the only reason. Whereas the tunnels along I-40 between Ashville, NC and Knoxville KY had no propane checks anywhere.
Good luck.
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No restrictions through the Big Walker Mountain and Wytheville tunnels on I-77 WV and VA.
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I have traveled this route many times and have never stopped to turn off the propane. If you had to shut off the propane, they would have to have a rest area before each one of these tunnels just for the traffic.
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No restrictions for East River Mtn or Big Walker Mtn tunnels. However, there is construction going on inside the tunnels a couple of days each week and there is plenty of advanced warning. Goes down to one lane and speed limits decreased.
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No signs? No problem! No different than any other sign---read 'em and heed 'em!
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Call VDOT (Click Here) and ask them. You can't get any more dependable information then that.
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wny_pat
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It has been a long time cause my dw does not like to go that way. I do think there was a restriction on transporting large quantities of propane, fuel and explosives, etc. As a commercial driver, one has to look for those signs. I do remember signs warning commercial carriers to detour over a road that I would not want to travel in a big rig. Seems to me that it was VA 52? One other thing from the U.S Title 49 CFR100-185 - "If you are hauling hazardous material, you should choose your routes carefully, avoiding routes that go through or near: heavily populated areas, places where crowds gather , and tunnels, narrow streets, or alleys". That applies to truckers, not RVers (unless you are hauling more that you ought to be). Propane is a hazardous material in certain quantities. Now that I'm not piloting a big rig down the road, I only look for the signs that apply to me. It is amazing the things I have missed over the years, just because I was busy doing my job.
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