Damage from Helene hampers travel from Carolinas to Tenn.
With multiple roads destroyed, travel from the Carolinas to Tennessee could require a detour through Virginia.
I-40 between North Carolina, Tennessee to remain closed until fall 2025, NCDOT estimates
The North Carolina Department of Transportation estimates that Interstate 40 near the Tennessee state line (from Mile Marker ...
Expect much more traffic for up to a year on Tennessee highways, even in spots undamaged by Helene
With the destruction of portions of I-40 and I-26, traffic in Knoxville and connecting interstates will ramp up for a year or ...
TDOT shares alternative route for drivers going to NC as US 129 sees uptick in commercial vehicles
As road closures are expected to last for months, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is warning people to avoid roads ...
‘Gone.’ The main route through the NC mountains will take a long time to rebuild
Interstate 40’s path through the Pigeon River Gorge has always been precarious. It took 15 years to build and now it will ...
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Governor Lee Provides Update On Multi-Agency Response To Hurricane Helene
As communities in Northeast Tennessee continue to experience significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, Governor Bill Lee ...
Gov. Lee applauds recovery efforts in East TN, search continues for missing people
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and the Tennessee Department of ...
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.
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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 ...
I-40 wiped out in Tennessee and North Carolina: What are the alternate routes to avoid Helene damage?
Heavy rains before and during Helene over the Appalachian Mountains have washed out numerous roads and bridges. Here are some ...
Video shows damage to bridges that collapsed into river flooded by Helene in East Tennessee
Two bridges in both the eastbound and westbound lanes on Interstate 26 near Erwin, Tennessee, collapsed Friday during the flooding from Hurricane Helene.
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.