View of men trying to remove debris of landslide on northbound lane of Gatlinburg Spur, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the early morning of April 7, 1964, a large slide came down on the northbound lane of the Gatlinburg spur, about 200 feet north of the tunnel. It completely blocked the road. Traffic was diverted to the southbound lane while the slide was being removed. Removal of the slide was completed a week later. Workers drilling a large boulder preparatory to dynamiting.Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7961, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur