TDOT update on East Tenn. road and bridge recovery efforts, estimates months of closures
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) gave an update Tuesday regarding their relief efforts in East Tennessee, with close to 400 TDOT team members a
Road closures surge after historic East Tennessee flooding
Several roads in East Tennessee closed after floods swept across the eastern portion of the state during the weekend. Multiple counties were impacted with road closures including Cocke, Greene, Washington,
As waters recede in East Tennessee, officials turn to the long recovery road ahead
Four days after Hurricane Helene unleashed devastation across parts of rural East Tennessee, emergency officials are switching from rescue to recovery operations. Scores of people are still reported missing – a number that has shifted up and down since Saturday – underscoring the immense challenges in accounting for residents in areas with no power,
Major flooding forces road closures in East Tennessee
Major flooding struck parts of eastern Tennessee on September 27, as the Pigeon and French Broad rivers rose significantly and prompted multiple road closures.
Major East TN roadway reopening after Helene
A major roadway in East Tennessee is reopening after damage from Helene. Get caught up on this morning’s news: Port workers strike, Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban struck down and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter Unlike hurricanes that might ravage a coastline,
Months of closures expected after ‘historic’ damage to East TN roads: TDOT
The Tennessee Department of Transportation said the damage brought to East Tennessee roads by the remnants of Helene is “historic.” Crews have been working to assess the damage and inspect 310 state-owned bridges across six counties in East Tennessee.
Interstate closures due to Helene could impact tourism, create supply chain delays
Portions of Interstate 40 in the state’s easternmost communities that washed away during Hurricane Helene are now responsible for major detours and delays.
I-40 west in Downtown Nashville to be affected by road closures for six weeks, announces TDOT
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced a six-week lane closure on a loop in Downtown Nashville. ...
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 ...
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Closures continue on I-40 and I-26 in North Carolina, I-40 in Tennessee
The Interstate 40 closure in North Carolina stretches into eastern Tennessee. According to local media reports, I-40 in the Volunteer State is closed eastbound from the border with North Carolina to ...
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Storm causes long-term road closures in northeast Tennessee just before leaf-peeping season
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports at least three people were killed in the catastrophic storm and miles of roadways and bridge lanes flooded away.
Widespread road closures continue in Northeast Tenn., Southwest Va. & Western North Carolina
Widespread road closures continue to plague Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. News Channel ...
Road closures in Western NC: Map and which roads you can evacuate on
NCDOT continues to work on clearing roads in Western North Carolina this week. Here's what roads are still closed and what ...
Newfound Gap Road reopens, offering route between Tennessee and North Carolina
As interstate connections between Tennessee and North Carolina remain impassable due to flooding damage, a roadway through ...
‘It’s hard work and it’s dangerous’: Officials speak about disaster response in East Tennessee
First responders across the state have continued to answer the call, helping those devastated by historic flooding in East ...