road removed, search it?

[journeyoftheanimals]

They are doing a lot of road work about 2 or 3 miles from me. They have the whole road removed in spots. I was wondering if anyone has searched places like this with any luck. Not sure how long the road has been there but I am sure it has been quite a while. Any insight on this would be great. Thank you and happy hunting.

[smartfox]

I am no expert on this but I would say definitely go for it. I have seen some roadsand sidewalks torn up but with all these construction workers and also while driving but if I ever had a chance I will definitely do it. Have been looking for opportunities like that. In fact about 1 mile away from me there is a construction going on and I am planning to give it a try when I get a chance. Only problem it is a very rocky area.

[bigbillinsc]

most paved roads are paved over dirt roads. and alot of old country roads used to recieve alot of foot traffic. even if the finds are few they should be pretty interesting. good luck i hope you decide to go for it and please keep us posted. im willing to bet that if your patient and work it slow you will make some really good finds and some very cool digs. WHO AGREES WITH ME?

[NJhunter]

I Agree That You Should Go And Detect It. Sounds Like An Interesting Oppertunity To Find Some Pretty Cool Stuff. Good Luck And Keep Us All Posted.

[mlamp20412]

Sounds like a great place to try. May be fun to get ahold of an old map and see if it was ever a stage coach road or something cool. Of course do this at night so you don't miss any daylight hunting

Not to be a wet blanket, but make sure about the laws for hunting public property in your area. We had a 5 people cited for trespassing and fined here for MDing a new bypass construction area near a battlefield park. Of course, from what I read there were specific signs prohibiting trespassing at the site.

Hope you are able to search the site and best of luck.

[Dick from IA]

I would say definitely go for it, Journey. Big Bill made a good point that most paved roads are over old dirt roads, so finds, even if few, should be quite interesting.

Let us know how it goes!

[dooby]

Definitely, give it a shot !!!

[gjw]

Go for it - what have you got to lose?

Greg

[Nighthunter]

I'm gonna get crucified for saying this but I wouldn't waste my time. There's definately more promising sites. Don't look for a needle in a haystack or try to catch lightening in a bottle.

[journeyoftheanimals]

Originally Posted by Nighthunter

I'm gonna get crucified for saying this but I wouldn't waste my time. There's definately more promising sites. Don't look for a needle in a haystack or try to catch lightening in a bottle.

You know what. I live in Saint Paul Minnesota right now and I was thinking along the same lines of what you said. The area the road is being replaced is not a real old area and I think I would find way more junk then it is worth so I have decided to focus in other areas. I will post about those at a latter time.