I-40 collapse: Will it really take to 2025 for repairs between North Carolina and Tennessee? What we know
Sections of Interstate 40 are still impassable and some areas are just completely gone. It will take a while to make repairs to the interstate, but it might not be as long as Google is predicting.
Interstate 40 is impassable between Tennessee and North Carolina due to massive floods and a mudslide
Interstate 40 is impassable between Tennessee and Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond, because of catastrophic floods from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. A mudslide and flooding have shut down the route.
Part of I-40 in Tennessee could reopen in the next 2 weeks - but not into North Carolina
Tennessee Department of Transportation will work to restore one lane of traffic in each direction for a portion of I-40.
I-40 collapse: How long will interstate be closed? Alternate routes between North Carolina-Tennessee
A mudslide on the North Carolina side resulted in a partial collapse of the I-40, NCDOT spokesperson Kelse Edwards said.
Interstate 40 partially collapses after catastrophic rains in North Carolina
A portion of a major interstate that connects western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee was washed out during catastrophic flooding from Helene, with officials unsure when the highway will reopen.
Interstate 40 collapses at the Tennessee-North Carolina border near the Gorge
A mudslide from Hurricane Helene flooding resulted in a partial collapse of the highway, a major thoroughfare through the Southern Appalachians.
Closures continue on I-40 and I-26 in North Carolina, I-40 in Tennessee
The Interstate 40 closure in North Carolina stretches into eastern Tennessee. According to local media reports, I-40 in the Volunteer State is closed eastbound from the border with North Carolina to Tennessee mile marker 432 while I-40 westbound is closed from North Carolina to mile marker 435.
With I-40 closed, try these alternate routes once it's safe to travel to North Carolina
Once North Carolina reopens for travel, drivers will have to find a route other than I-40 after part of the highway collapsed in a mudslide.
Flooding closes multiple roads, including at Tennessee and North Carolina border
Parts of Interstate 40 and Interstate 26 have been closed due to damage from Helene.
These roads in North Carolina are closed due to Helene, according to NCDOT
We have compiled a list of road closures throughout North Carolina as many parts of the state are still recovering from the events of Helene.
Officials continue to consider all roads closed in western North Carolina
Helene’s aftermath left countless roads underwater, with many having washed out during the storm. Others were impacted by mudslides. Because of issues with the roads, some pilot
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