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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 ...

The interstate will reopen five months after flooding from Helene washed out the eastbound lanes.

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 ...

A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge could reopen this spring. Here's the latest on reconstruction after Hurricane Helene.

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 ...

Western North Carolina roads are slowly reopening following the devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, but several major thoroughfares remain closed, including Interstate 40. Here's the latest

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state emergency officials are discussing ongoing recovery efforts after impacts from Helene. After a trip to Asheville on Monday, Cooper is holding Tuesday's briefing from Raleigh. During Tuesday's briefing, Cooper announced Interstate 40 eastbound out of Asheville had reopened to traffic. Westbound ...

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

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is providing an update on when parts of I-40 will re-open to traffic. For more Local News from WHNS: https://www.foxcarolina.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEm0gdukLIfI9P-LzLy2DIQ

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 ...

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.

A section of Interstate 40 at the North Carolina-Tennessee border was wiped out by Helene. It’s set to reopen this weekend, but it’s far from back to normal. Officials say full rebuilding of I-40 could take up to three years.

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Transportation estimate that a portion of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge will be open to traffic by the start of the new year.

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 ...

New damage has delayed the reopening of I-40 in western North Carolina.

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 ...

NCDOT said the traffic would be slower than normal, but officials anticipate a contractor completing a "stabilization project" securing the westbound lanes.

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 ...

North Carolina crews faced another setback when trying to get the interstate reopened after Hurricane Helene.

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 ...

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 ...

A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.

This week on NCDOT Now: Secretary Hopkins and Governor Josh Stein announced this week that one lane in each direction of Interstate 40 will open to traffic March 1st. Also, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge this week to view the impressive recovery effort. The NCDOT contracted with a company in ...

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 ...

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

According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the timeline for when Interstate 40 will open near the Tennessee border is "to be determined."

Helene washed away parts of the eastbound lanes into the Pigeon River Gorge and crews are working to stabilize the westbound lanes to open them to traffic.

(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/

The North Carolina Department of Transportation said new damage will delay the reopening of Interstate 40. For more Local News from WHNS: https://www.foxcarolina.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEm0gdukLIfI9P-LzLy2DIQ

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.

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 ...

Western North Carolina roads are slowly reopening following the devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, but several major thoroughfares remain closed, including Interstate 40. Here's the latest

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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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