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I-40 REOPENS After HURRICANE HELENE Damage |Ride Along The New Section & The Story of Rebuilding|

Interstate 40 reopens on March 1st, 2025, 5 months after Hurricane Helene had catastrophic impacts on East Tennesee and Western North Carolina. Sources: https://www.wfmynews2.com/ https://www.wvlt.tv/ https://www.wyff4.com/ @WVLTTV @wfmynews2 @WYFFNews4 Check out our new vacation guide website here https://allaboutthesmokies.com Email ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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I-40 set to reopen near North Carolina-Tennessee border for first time since Helene hit

A major stretch of I-40 is almost back open. Right now there's no traffic flowing, but come Saturday a section near the North Carolina-Tennessee border will reopen. READ MORE: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/i40-reopening-helene-damaged-north-carolina-tennessee-ncdot/83-f312c682-c6ff-4e91-9949-f8c051664eb9 SUBSCRIBE ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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I-40 reopen date announced after Helene

I-40 reopen date announced after Helene Subscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJX Get more Greenville news: http://www.wyff4.com Like us: http://www.facebook.com/WYFF4 Follow us: http://twitter.com/wyffnews4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffnews4/
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· Feb 11, 2025
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I-40 to reopen to traffic in North Carolina, letting vehicles cross 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.
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· Feb 28, 2025
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Reopening Date Set For Damaged I-40 Stretch, Governor To Give State Of The State Address | The Seven

0:00 Cocke County prepares for possible flooding as Helene recovery continues 1:57 I-40 reopening date set as nation’s ‘most expensive emergency relief project’ continues 3:13 Homes damaged, livestock lost after tornado ripped through Morgan County 5:19 Search for driver underway after fatal hit and run near Northgate Terrance 6:11 ...
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· Feb 11, 2025
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‘They did a great job’: I-40 partially reopened at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line

Saturday I-40 reopened with one lane going in each direction at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. This comes five months after the interstate was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news, weather and sports on our website and social media: https://www.wate.com ...
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· Mar 2, 2025
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Is I-40 still closed? Interstate 40 at Tennessee/North Carolina border to open this spring

Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge could reopen this spring. Here's the latest on reconstruction after Hurricane Helene.
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· Feb 5, 2025
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North Carolina DOT gives insight ahead of reopening of I-40

With the damaged section of I-40 preparing to partially reopen on Saturday, March 1, the North Carolina Department of Transportation shared updates into the work that has been done and what drivers can expect to be happening in the future. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news, weather and sports on our ...
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· Feb 27, 2025
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Breaking down the progress on reopening roads in western North Carolina

Two lanes on a portion of I-40 that suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina are planning to reopen by the beginning of March, according to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein. Stein posted on X on Monday saying that the plan is to reopen the lanes by March 1. He said it will allow for reduced-speed two-way ...
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· Feb 11, 2025
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I-40 between Tennessee and North Carolina to reopen

Part of I-40 connecting Tennessee and North Carolina should be open soon, according to state officials across the border. Check out more at the link in our bio. #i40 #traffic #helene #hurricane Get the East Tennessee news you need every day here: WVLT Online: https://bit.ly/2lH4nV3 WVLT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3GQTGq6 WVLT on Instagram ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina

Interstate 40 will reopen through the Pigeon River Gorge on March 1, restoring the main highway connection between North Carolina and Tennessee for the first time since damage from remnants of Hurricane Helene shut it down. Video by Richard Stradling & Kevin Keister / The News & Observer READ: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north ...
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· Feb 10, 2025
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I-40 to partially reopen near state line this weekend

North Carolina Department of Transportation officials prepared for the reopening of Interstate 40 in Haywood County with a preview and speaking event on Thursday, Feb. 27. MORE: https://wlos.com/news/local/i-40-reopening-preview-haywood-county-hurricane-helene-damages-ncdot-officials-transportation-project-engineers-pigeon-river-gorge ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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Interstate 40 to reopen March 1 in North Carolina

The interstate will reopen five months after flooding from Helene washed out the eastbound lanes.
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· Feb 28, 2025
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I-40 to reopen this weekend at NC/TN border after Helene devastation

Officials report they are prepared to allow traffic on I-40 again after sustaining massive damage during Hurricane Helene. RElATED: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/helene-i40-reopening-date-asheville-helene-damage/83-37a9239a-a2a8-4dfb-bed6-a07ce7005ffc
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· Feb 27, 2025
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Federal support continues, I-40 partially reopens

Governor Josh Stein announced on Monday, Feb. 10 that two lanes on I-40 will reopen by March 1. Stein, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and a handful of North Carolina's congressional delegation visited the site of the interstate washout and pledged to continue local and federal support. Read more: https://wlos.com/news/local/governor ...
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· Feb 11, 2025
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Take a ride on the repaired I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge, which opens Saturday

Five months after Helene, I-40 is reopening between NC and Tenn., but not like it was. The road has been closed through Pigeon River Gorge since the storm destroyed sections of it in late September. Take a ride on the repaired highway, which opens Saturday, with The News & Observer's transportation reporter Richard Stradling. 🎥: Richard ...
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· Feb 27, 2025
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I-40 reopening tour: Video of new interstate in TN and NC after Helene

The U.S Department of Transportation has "cleared a number of legal barriers" allowing the N.C. Department of Transportation to use construction materials from Pisgah National Forest to repair the washed out sections of Interstate 40.
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· Mar 27, 2025
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North Carolina DOT gives insight ahead of reopening of I-40

With the damaged section of I-40 preparing to partially reopen on Saturday, March 1, the North Carolina Department of Transportation shared updates into the work that has been done and what drivers can expect to be happening in the future.
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· Feb 27, 2025
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North Carolina DOT gives insight into repairs ahead of reopening of I-40

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· Feb 13, 2025
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Stretch of Interstate 40 that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen

The 20-mile section on the North Carolina side of the border will partially restore a major travel connection with eastern Tennessee.
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· Feb 28, 2025
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Temporary repairs on I-40 at NC-Tennessee line to allow partial reopening

Work continues on a temporary fix to reopen Interstate 40 near the Tennessee line. Engineers for the project told News 13 it will be spring before the highway will reopen in a limited capacity. MORE: https://wlos.com/news/local/temporary-repairs-i-40-north-carolina-tennessee-line-partial-reopening-spring-haywood-county-helene-damage ...
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· Feb 1, 2025
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NCDOT gives insight into repairs ahead of reopening of I-40

As crews continue to make repairs so that I-40 at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line can be reopened, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has released details of just what has gone into repairing the portion of road washed out by flooding when Hurricane Helene hit. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find ...
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· Feb 13, 2025
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I-40 near NC-Tennessee line to reopen Saturday with unusual conditions, NCDOT says

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· Feb 27, 2025
Video thumbnail for Gridlock troubles North Carolina roads amid I-40 closure
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Gridlock troubles North Carolina roads amid I-40 closure

Traffic maps and motorists continue to see red in Asheville along Interstate 26 and the I-240 connector. When I-40 opens in March, traffic flowing through the area will be at reduced capacity, likely leading some to continue using alternate routes. News 13 investigates the closure's impact, the work underway to return some traffic and if that ...
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· Feb 22, 2025
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I-40 to reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina after Helene damage

I-40 to reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina after Helene damage in September 2024. The interstate is set to open on March 1, 2025.
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NCDOT shares updates on repairs to I-40 in western North Carolina after Helene

A major stretch of I-40 is almost back open. Right now there's no traffic flowing, but come Saturday a section near the North Carolina-Tennessee border will reopen. While that's exciting news for people who live nearby, the interstate is not fully back to normal yet. "I think a lot of people in DOT have never seen this level of damage along a ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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NCDOT says no timeline for I-40 east reopening near TN border

According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the timeline for when Interstate 40 will open near the Tennessee border is "to be determined."
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· Oct 3, 2024
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Officials confirm I-40 partial reopening date post-Helene

Interstate 40 at the North Carolina/Tennessee state line is expected to partially reopen on March 1, according to an announcement by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein. MORE INFO: https://wlos.com/news/local/us-secretary-transportation-sean-duffy-tours-interstate-40-damaged-helene-tennessee-state-line-hurricane-recovery-repair-haywood-county-north ...
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· Feb 10, 2025
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Reopening I-40 in North Carolina and Tennessee

Today, Interstate 40 reopens in North Carolina and Tennessee after a five month closure from Hurricane Helene. President Trump made rebuilding these states a priority. The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to making that happen as fast and efficiently as possible. There’s still a lot of work to do, but the reopening of I-40 today ...
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· Mar 1, 2025
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I-40 to partially reopen in western North Carolina months after Helene

One lane will open in each direction on March 1. For more Local News from WBTV: https://www.wbtv.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXezD8l3_YFKIYlH5jBxvjA
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· Feb 27, 2025
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I-40 set to reopen to traffic in North Carolina Saturday

A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.
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· Feb 27, 2025
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PREVIEW: I-40 to partially reopen near state line this weekend

North Carolina Department of Transportation officials prepared for the reopening of Interstate 40 in Haywood County with a preview and speaking event on Thursday, Feb. 27. MORE: https://wlos.com/news/local/i-40-reopening-preview-haywood-county-hurricane-helene-damages-ncdot-officials-transportation-project-engineers-pigeon-river-gorge ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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NCDOT Now: Feb. 28 - I-40 Reopen; Tony Braswell Bridge; Alligator River Bridge Replacement

This week on NCDOT Now: Good news for drivers. A section of Interstate 40 is set to reopen this weekend after months of being closed. Also, a bridge in Pine Level now bears the name of a late Johnston County commissioner. Construction to replace the Alligator River Bridge has begun.
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· Feb 28, 2025
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I-40 reopening date set as Helene recovery continues

It’s been nearly four and a half months since Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee and North Carolina. Many communities in the region, like Cocke County, are still cleaning up with one of the biggest projects being I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news ...
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· Feb 10, 2025
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New damage delays I-40 reopening in western NC

New damage has delayed the reopening of I-40 in western North Carolina.
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· Dec 21, 2024
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Interstate 40 to partially reopen this weekend 5 months after Hurricane Helene

Interstate 40 to partially reopen this weekend 5 months after Hurricane Helene Subscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJX Get more Greenville news: http://www.wyff4.com Like us: http://www.facebook.com/WYFF4 Follow us: http://twitter.com/wyffnews4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffnews4/
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· Feb 28, 2025
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Officials give an update on the reopening of I-40 after Helene damage

Officials give an update on the reopening of I-40 after Helene damage Get the East Tennessee news you need every day here: WVLT Online: https://bit.ly/2lH4nV3 WVLT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3GQTGq6 WVLT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3FBJ5Pv WVLT on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Y3TCdm Get the WVLT News App: On iOS: https://apple.co/3HmLJK2 On ...
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· Feb 28, 2025
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Sections of I-40 to reopen next month after Hurricane Helene devastation

Governor Josh Stein says reopening is a "huge step forward" in Helene recovery. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/wvectv/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the 13News Now app: https://bit.ly/13NewsNowApp Watch 13News Now+ for free on streaming: https://www.13newsnow.com/13NewsNowPlus Check out our website: https://www.13newsnow.com/ Like us on ...
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· Feb 11, 2025
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NCDOT officials prepare for I-40 reopening

North Carolina Department of Transportation officials prepare for the reopening of Interstate 40 in Haywood County with a preview and speaking event on Thursday, Feb. 27. MORE DETAILS: https://wlos.com/news/local/i-40-reopening-preview-haywood-county-hurricane-helene-damages-ncdot-officials-transportation-project-engineers-pigeon-river-gorge
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· Feb 28, 2025
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I-40 to reopen on Saturday

WATE reporter Naomi Hilmer toured I-40 ahead of it's reopening. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news, weather and sports on our website and social media: https://www.wate.com/ http://www.facebook.com/wate6onyourside http://twitter.com/6news http://instagram.com/wate6onyourside
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· Feb 27, 2025
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I-40 expected to reopen to 2-way traffic in North Carolina by New Year's Day

NCDOT said the traffic would be slower than normal, but officials anticipate a contractor completing a "stabilization project" securing the westbound lanes.
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· Nov 5, 2024
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Latest on Western North Carolina: I-40 closure near NCTN 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 the interstate. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the stretch of I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee border will be closed for months after being washed out by Tropical Storm Helene. The Tennessee DOT said ...
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· Oct 2, 2024
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NCDOT: I-40 reopening delayed after new slide adds to Helene damage

The reopening of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line has been delayed after an additional chunk of asphalt fell from an eastbound lane of Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.
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· Dec 20, 2024
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Trees down, I-40 and I-95 reopen after Johnston County storms

Trees down, I-40 and I-95 reopen after Johnston County storms
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· Aug 18, 2024
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New landslide delays reopening of I-40 through NC mountains

(WSPA) – A new landslide has delayed reopening of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge in North Carolina. READ MORE: https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/new-landslide-delays-reopening-of-i-40-through-nc-mountains/
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· Dec 20, 2024
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BREAKING NEWS : I40 RE-OPENING at TN/NC State Line after Helene Hurricane

🚨 Major Update: After months of closure due to Hurricane Helene, I-40 at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line is finally RE-OPENING on March 1, 2025! 🚗💨 Crews have been working around the clock to clear debris, repair damage, and ensure safe travel. 🔹 Latest Updates: Road conditions & safety measures Traffic impacts & detours ...
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· Feb 19, 2025
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I-40 At NC/TN Border Reopens After Hurricane (1 Lane In Each Direction)

This was our first time driving I-40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee border, since part of it fell into the Pigeon River, after Hurricane Helene. It is only open with 1 lane in each direction, after being closed almost 6 months.
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· 25 days ago
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TDOT: I-40 in Cocke County to reopen in coming weeks

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced Saturday that crews will work over the next two weeks to reopen I-40 in Cocke County near the North Carolina state line. Stay informed about what's happening in East Tennessee. Find the latest news, weather and sports on our website and social media: https://www.wate.com/ http://www.facebook ...
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· Oct 6, 2024
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I-40 reopening delayed after another collapse near Tennessee border

A new obstacle has further delayed the reopening of I-40 West near the Tennessee border, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The highway was heavily damaged during Hurricane Helene. It was originally expected to reopen with one lane in each direction by New Year's Day. But this week, an additional chunk of asphalt fell ...
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· Dec 23, 2024
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I-40 won't reopen by Jan. 1, 2025

Communications Officer of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) David Uchiyama confirms that the damaged stretch of I-40 in Haywood County will not reopen by Jan. 1, 2025, as originally planned. Read more at: https://wlos.com/news/local/ncdot-i-40-not-reopen-new-years-day-new-washout-detour-traffic-travel-asheville-tennessee ...
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· Dec 21, 2024