Uncertainty persists in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as hundreds of roads remain closed in Western North Carolina, but no repair poses a bigger challenge than Interstate 40. I-40, a major thoroughfare connecting North Carolina and Tennessee,

A mudslide from Hurricane Helene flooding resulted in a partial collapse of the highway, a major thoroughfare through the Southern Appalachians.

A mudslide on the North Carolina side resulted in a partial collapse of the I-40, NCDOT spokesperson Kelse Edwards said.

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.

Many major roadways, especially between North Carolina and Tennessee, are damaged and impassable. Here's which roads to take while I-40 remains closed.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 40 near the Tennessee state line (from Mile Marker 0-20) will be closed indefinitely. NCDOT reports that I-