Tennessee, Interstate 40 and North Carolina
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 the remnants of Hurricane Helene. A mudslide and flooding have shut down the route.
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 Southern Appalachians.
Tennessee floods force road closures on Interstate 40
Floods in Tennessee that were triggered by Hurricane Helene have led to road closures on Interstate 40. Authorities from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (DoT) announced the closure of both on and off ramps at Exit 447,
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.
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 emergency.
‘Do not travel to North Carolina’: I-40 closed in East Tennessee and Western NC due to catastrophic flooding
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WSMV/ WBIR) - Interstate 40 Eastbound is closed to all traffic at Mile Marker 432 in Cocke County due to catastrophic flooding in Tennessee and North Carolina, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Part of I-40 going into North Carolina has washed away.
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.
North Carolina, Tennessee Prepare to Start Repairing Helene-damaged Interstates
State transportation agencies take stock of damage and prepare to award contracts to repair and rebuild highways and bridges hard hit by Hurricane Helene.
With I-40 closed, try these alternate routes once it's safe to travel to North Carolina
A portion of Interstate 26 is currently closed, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Motorists traveling between East Tennessee and North Carolina are facing significant detours after sections of Interstate 40 were washed out by catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Helene.
I-40 reopens in Buncombe County, remains closed at Tennessee line
While I-40 East and West in/out of Asheville will reopen today, per Governor Cooper, NCDOT says part of I-40 near the ...
I-40 to remain closed in Western NC after flooding washed out portions of the interstate, NCDOT says
NCDOT said the Pigeon River raged Friday along I-40, creating dangerous conditions and causing mudslides in the gorge that caused major damage to the interstate.
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.
I-40 east near Asheville reopens, offering an evacuation path out of Buncombe County
Interstate 40 west, which connects N.C. to Tennessee, still remains closed to anyone but emergency responders.
'Not talking days': North Carolina faces a long Helene recovery. Live updates
Crews in Western North Carolina made headway Tuesday in an effort to clear roads and provide electricity, water and cell ...