North Carolina, I-40 and Tennessee
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.
‘Do not travel to North Carolina’: I-40 closed in East Tennessee and Western NC due to catastrophic flooding
Part of I-40 going into North Carolina has washed away. “This is a serious and life threating situation. DO NOT TRAVEL TO NORTH CAROLINA,” NWS Morristown said in a tweet. Spok
Interstate 40 in western North Carolina closes after Tropical Storm Helene
More than 60 road closures have been issued along dozens of U.S. and N.C. highways, according to the NC Department of Transportation.
With I-40 closed, try these alternate routes once it's safe to travel to North Carolina
Once North Carolina reopens for travel, drivers will have to find a route other than I-40 after part of the highway collapsed in a mudslide.
North Carolina Interstate Remains Partially Closed Due to Helene Storm Damage
An interstate between North Carolina and Tennessee remained partially shut on Sunday, September 29, due to severe flood damage caused by Helene, authorities said.Footage posted to X by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDoT) show washout conditions near Interstate 40 in western North Carolina on Saturday afternoon.
These roads in North Carolina are closed due to Helene, according to NCDOT
We have compiled a list of road closures throughout North Carolina as many parts of the state are still recovering from the events of Helene.
‘Do not travel to Western NC’: I-40 is impassable in several locations, I-26 is closed at the Tennessee state line
Parts of I-40 from Statesville to the Tennessee line are closed. Impassable due to landslides and downed trees.
Officials continue to consider all roads closed in western North Carolina
Helene’s aftermath left countless roads underwater, with many having washed out during the storm. Others were impacted by mudslides. Because of issues with the roads, some pilot
Interstate 40 is impassable between Tennessee and North Carolina due to massive floods and a mudslide
Interstate 40 is impassable between Tennessee and Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond, because of catastrophic floods from ...
Interstate 40 collapses at the Tennessee-North Carolina border near the Gorge
A mudslide from Hurricane Helene flooding resulted in a partial collapse of the highway, a major thoroughfare through the ...
With I-40 closed and 5 bridges 'completely gone,' TDOT plans to begin work swiftly
Stormy weather from Hurricane Helene and subsequent flooding left 14 bridges on state routes closed, including five that are ...
Aerial video shows North Carolina interstate washed away by Helene flooding
A section of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line has collapsed into the Pigeon River. WYFF's Jarrett McDaris reports.
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Severe Weather from Hurricane Helene Causes Interstate 40 Collapse, Prompting Closures in Tennessee and North Carolina
Hurricane Helene caused a partial collapse of I-40 in Tennessee and North Carolina, prompting road closures and a state of ...
I-40 to remain closed in Western NC after flooding washed out portions of the interstate, NCDOT says
A portion of I-40 at the Tenessee and North Carolina state line was destroyed by a mudslide on Friday as the Pigeon River ...
How flood damage is cutting off North Carolina communities from emergency relief
Relief efforts in western North Carolina have been hindered by devastating flooding and road closures after the swath of ...