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Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Oct 30, 2024

All I-40 lanes near Tennessee-North Carolina border reopen after 6-month closure

The stretch of I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge had been reduced to one-lane traffic patterns since Nov. 1 because of construction of two bridges in Haywood Country in North Carolina.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Feb 5, 2025

Is I-40 still closed? Interstate 40 at Tennessee/North Carolina border to open this spring

After a months-long closure of Interstate 40 at the North Carolina and Tennessee state line, the highway is expected to reopen this spring. I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge has remained closed ...
WRAL · 2d

I-40 eastbound remains closed after tractor-trailer explosion

Part of Interstate 40 in Sampson County is expected to remain closed through Wednesdayafter a crash led to a fire along the roadway.
ABC11 on MSN.com · 1d

I-40 east lanes reopen in Sampson County day after fiery tanker crash

SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A fiery early morning crash on I-40 east involving a tanker is still under investigation, and the area remains closed. The crash happened just before 6:00 a.m. Tuesday and led to the closure of all lanes of I-40 east near the NC 403 exit, just outside of Newton Grove in Sampson County.
WXII 12 News on MSN.com · 3d

Tractor-trailer carrying fuel explodes on I-40 in North Carolina after crash involving multiple vehicles, other tractor-trailers

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a single tractor-trailer carrying fuel exploded on I-40 after a crash involving multiple vehicles and other tractor-trailers.
Mountain Xpress · 22h

I-40 West weekend closure in Asheville

Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville will close I-40 West at 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday from Hendersonville Road (Exit 50) to I-26 to work on the westbound bridge over the French Broad River.
WXII 12 News on MSN.com · 1d

Warmer Triad weather comes with a risk for storms this week

A weakening front will help trigger late day storms across the Triad, foothills and mountains this week. There will be substantially long dry periods through Sunday, but late day showers and storms will be possible most days.
Icon for www.wral.comWRAL · Oct 1, 2024

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Detour to the South: Take U.S. 74 West to avoid I-40 and I-26 through western North Carolina. People leaving the Asheville area should use I-40 East or I-26 East. Click or tap here to view an ...
Icon for myfox8.comWGHP · 3d

Wrong-way I-40 driver charged with DWI after hitting WSPD car; was wanted for statutory rape

At around 1:16 a.m. on Monday, a WSPD officer saw a car traveling in the wrong direction on I-40 West between Jonestown Road and Lewisville-Clemmons Road. The suspect struck the officer’s ...
Icon for www.thv11.comKTHV · 9d

Traffic along I-40 eastbound in North Little Rock now clear following accident

Update: All lanes of traffic are now clear. Traffic along I-40 eastbound in North Little Rock is currently moving very slowly due to an accident in the area. According to reports, the left ...
Sohu · 2d

TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of I-40 Shutdown Due to Vehicle Fire Near Sampson, Duplin County Line

The fire was reported near mile marker 355 in the Newton Grove area. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the eastbound lanes of I-40 are currently closed near Exit 355. Faison Fire & Rescue has been responding to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
Icon for www.newsobserver.comRaleigh News & Observer · Mar 20, 2025

Six months after Helene, freight trains will begin chugging through Asheville again

Norfolk Southern says it expects to reopen its freight railroad line between Asheville and Tennessee by the end of March, six months after tracks and bridges were damaged by the remnants of ...
Icon for www.wfmynews2.comWFMY News2 · 29d

Over 530K NC tax refunds issued by end of March: When will you get your state refund?

But when it comes to your state refund, you may be waiting a while. The North Carolina Department of Revenue started issuing state tax refunds as of March 10th. As of the last week of March ...