I-40 closed in Cocke County and Western NC as Pigeon River flooding rages
A portion of I-40 at the NC/TN state line was destroyed by a mudslide as river flooding raged alongside the interstate.
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· Sep 27, 2024
I-40 lanes reopen after Helene damage. See what the route looks like
What can drivers expect on reopened Interstate 40. The eastbound lanes from mile marker 15 to 33 were heavily damaged or swept away in the storm, so drivers will use the two westbound lanes to get ...
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US: I-40 East Catastrophically Closed as Pigeon River Ravages Cocke County
United States - September 28, 2024 In an unprecedented event that has left local authorities reeling, Interstate 40 East has been completely shut down starting at Mile Marker 432 due to severe flooding and damage caused by the Pigeon River. The dramatic closure at Mile Marker 439.4, just within Cocke County, was necessitated after the river ...
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· Sep 28, 2024
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.
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· Sep 30, 2024
I-40 Traffic Road Conditions - Roadnow
Find out the latest traffic information, road conditions and accident reports for I-40 in each state. Chat with AI Agent for real time traffic updates and get help from DOT links.
I-40 Tennessee Traffic Road Conditions - Roadnow
Check the current traffic and road conditions on I-40 in Tennessee, including delays, accidents, and average speed. See the traffic map and live chat for I-40 exits and nearby cities.
Is I-40 still closed? Interstate 40 at Tennessee/North Carolina ... - MSN
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 ...
Interstate 40 collapses at the Tennessee-North Carolina border near the ...
Interstate 40 is shut down in both directions at the Tennessee-North Carolina border due to a partial highway collapse and flood damage. The roadway is unsafe and there is no timeline for reopening.
I-40 section collapsed by Helene in NC and TN to reopen in March
Around 20 miles of Interstate 40 between Tennessee and North Carolina have been closed since Tropical Storm Helene hit the region on Sept. 27.
I-40 collapse: What to know about North Carolina-Tennessee closure
Current N.C. DOT Road closure map. There may be closed roads not listed on DriveNC.gov as many areas are not able to report at this time, according to NCDOT. You can follow road closures at ...
Section of I-40 West to close this weekend for bridge repairs in Asheville
I-40 West will be closed from Exit 50 to I-26 from Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. through Monday, April 28, at 6 a.m. This construction work will focus on the bridge over the French Broad River.
I-40 reopened to traffic in North Carolina, letting vehicles cross ...
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — For months after Hurricane Helene, Interstate 40 has been closed near the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. The corridor was a common route used by travelers and ...
I-40 crash near Airport Boulevard in Wake County shuts eastbound lanes
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were shut for about an hour near Airport Boulevard in Wake County due to a chain reaction crash that sent six people to area hospitals, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The collision happened shortly before 9 p.m ...
I-40 Across Tennessee-North Carolina Border Could Remain Closed Until ...
However, the interstate will remain closed between Tennessee and North Carolina. Crew members from the North Carolina Department of Transportation are continuing to assess the extensive damage. While other key roads have reopened in North Carolina, NCDOT says repairs to I-40 will take “months at best.”
With I-40 closed and 5 bridges 'completely gone,' TDOT plans to begin ...
Interstate 40, a major thoroughfare through the Southern Appalachians, is closed in both directions: I-40 East is closed from mile marker 432 in Tennessee until mile marker 3 in North Carolina.
I-40 closed indefinitely following Helene - WKRN News 2
Hurricane Helene caused severe damage to I-40 and I-26 in eastern Tennessee, cutting off the state from North Carolina. The closures could impact tourism and supply chain in the region, according to experts.
Sneak peek at I-40 reopening through Pigeon River Gorge after ... - Yahoo
Work continues on the damaged sections of Interstate 40 at the Tennessee and North Carolina state line on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2025. One lane in each direction will be open to traffic starting March ...
I-40 near western NC ‘indefinitely closed’ after devastation from Helene
A section of I-40 from Exit 20 to the Tennessee state line is severely damaged by the storm and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The highway runs through Pigeon River Gorge and has three long sections that have fallen into the river.
3 Things to Know About the Reopening of Interstate 40 at the Tennessee ...
Here are the top 3 things to know about the reopening of Interstate 40 at the Tennessee/North Carolina border: 1. Travel Conditions on the Reopened Portion. Interstate 40 has reopened with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour along the damaged section in the Pigeon River Gorge, with one-lane traffic resuming in each direction.
I-40 North Carolina Traffic in Real Time - EzeRoad
Interstate 40 North Carolina Live Traffic, Construction and Accident Report. Or; Accidents; Weather; DOT reports; Report An Accident; Local News; Traffic Cameras >> Interstate 40 >> North Carolina >> Traffic. Current I-40 North Carolina Traffic Conditions. Older I40 NC User Reports ... I-40 is closed in both directions Due to flooded or washed ...
I-40 closed at Tennessee-N.C. state line, impacting holiday travel
Interstate 40 remains closed across the Tennessee and North Carolina state border after a mudslide wiped out a portion of the highway. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has a plan to ...
I-40 collapse: How long will interstate be closed? Alternate routes ...
A portion of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina border collapsed due to a mudslide caused by the storm. The repair will take months, and alternate routes are suggested.