Tennessee, Interstate 40 and North Carolina
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.
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.
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.
Severe Weather from Hurricane Helene Causes Interstate 40 Collapse, Prompting Closures in Tennessee and North Carolina
Hurricane Helene caused a partial collapse of I-40 in Tennessee and North Carolina, prompting road closures and a state of emergency.
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.
With I-40 closed, try these alternate routes once it's safe to travel to North Carolina
A portion of Interstate 26 is currently closed, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Motorists traveling between East Tennessee and North Carolina are facing significant detours after sections of Interstate 40 were washed out by catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Helene.
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Interstate 40 to remain closed ‘indefinitely’ in western North Carolina
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation said it’s unclear exactly when a closed portion of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina will be open. The section ...
I-40 to remain closed in Western NC after flooding washed out portions of the interstate, NCDOT says
A portion of I-40 at the Tenessee and North Carolina state line was destroyed by a mudslide on Friday as the Pigeon River ...
1 injured after crash on Interstate 40 near Sandy Ridge Road involving Amazon tractor trailer, Guilford County EMS says
A portion of a busy Triad interstate is being slowed down due to a crash. This is happening on Interstate 40 near Sandy Ridge ...
2 hospitalized after rollover crash on Interstate 40 in Albuquerque
Several people were hospitalized after a rollover crash on Interstate 40. An Albuquerque Fire Rescue unit arrived to find one ...
Western NC road closures: Progress made in clearing I-40 and I-26 alternate routes to TN
Many roads in Western North Carolina remain closed more than a week after the remnants of Helene battered the area. Here's ...
With I-40 closed and 5 bridges 'completely gone,' TDOT plans to begin work swiftly
Stormy weather from Hurricane Helene and subsequent flooding left 14 bridges on state routes closed, including five that are ...
I-40 closure near NC/TN line will last months, says Pete Buttigieg
North Carolina drivers hoping to drive to Tennessee will have to find a way around Interstate 40 after Helene badly damaged ...
'This won't be fixed overnight': Buttigieg on I-40 repair timeline
Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line will be closed for months after being washed away during Hurricane ...