I-40 to reopen for travel between Tennessee and North Carolina
Due to anticipated slowdowns and lengthy delays, TDOT recommends that if you travel into North Carolina take I-81 North to I-77 South in Virginia or I-81 to I-26 East.
Ravaged by Helene, interstate 40 in North Carolina to reopen but with limits
Full eastbound and westbound passage on Interstate 40 straddling the North Carolina-Tennessee border, restricted since Hurricane Helene ripped through the region in October, will resume this weekend. The stretch of highway that will now be open is between exit 7 in North Carolina–Cold Springs Creek Road–and Big Creek Road, exit 447, in Tennessee.
Five months after Helene, I-40 traffic will resume through western North Carolina
After a five-month closure due to Hurricane Helene, a 12-mile stretch of I-40 near the Tennessee border will reopen on Saturday.
Interstate 40 set to reopen in North Carolina following months of restoration after Hurricane Helene
A major benchmark has been achieved amid Hurricane Helene's recovery efforts as parts of Interstate 40 prepare to open this weekend in western North Carolina.
Interstate 40 to partially reopen this weekend 5 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 to partially reopen this weekend 5 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 Finally Reopening, Five Months After Helene
A portion of I-40 was destroyed by Helene's torrential rainfall on Sept. 28. The road is reopening, but like much of western North Carolina it's from anything resembling normal.
First Look: I-40 at Tennessee state line reopens after Hurricane Helene destruction
Tennesseans are getting a first look at the reopening of a section of I-40 which was closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene.In September
Section of I-40 to reopen Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene
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TDOT: Crashes reported on I-75 North in Loudon Co. and I-40 East in Knox Co., causing backups
It said the first crash was reported at around 4:39 p.m. Eastern Time, blocking a northbound lane of Interstate 75 in Loudon ...
I-40 reopening at the Pigeon River Gorge: What Tennessee drivers should know amid restoration
At long last, I-40 will reopen along the Pigeon River in Tennessee. Here's what drivers should know about as the interstate reopens after suffering damage from Hurricane Helene ...
Sneak peek at I-40 reopening through Pigeon River Gorge after Helene: expect delays
While Interstate 40 will reopen March 1, officials are calling for the reopening to include slow traffic, delays and "unusual conditions." ...
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I-40 Reopening
The section of I-40 connecting North Carolina to Tennessee was forced to close in late September when Hurricane Helene caused ...
I-40 near NC-Tennessee line to reopen Saturday with unusual conditions, NCDOT says
A North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesperson discussed Saturday's I-40 reopening with one lane in each direction near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line.
I-40 set to reopen to traffic in North Carolina Saturday, letting vehicles cross major corridor months after Helene
A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.
Overturned truck closes part of I-40
There’s an overturned tractor-trailer on I-40 East at MM 341 in Roane County. Left shoulder blocked. Left lane will be closed ...
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I-40 to open as soon as Saturday. Here’s what to expect.
BPR staff drove the newly-repaired road which was closed since Hurricane Helene washed parts of the road into the Pigeon ...