North Carolina, Tennessee and Interstate 40

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1. Gov.
There's a new Interstate 40 opening date at the Tennessee/North Carolina line. What to know
There's good news for Tennessee travelers: Interstate 40 will reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina in just a few weeks. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Feb 10 that I-40 along the Pigeon River Gorge will see traffic again March 1.
Part of I-40 opening near North Carolina-Tennessee line by March, Stein says
As of Monday, I-40 remains closed from the Tennessee state line to Exit 20 (U.S. 276/Jonathan Creek Road). Since it will likely be many months before I-40 fully reopens, the state created a detour page to help people navigate the closure.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Helene: Limited I-40 reopening could be within a month
Interstate 40, a key commerce route from North Carolina to California, could reopen in a limited manner in about a month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Crews cleaning 200 miles of river in Cocke Co. in next step of Helene Recovery
Data from TEMA shows that crews have collected more than 200,000 cubic yards of debris from waterways in Cocke Co. so far.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation surveys Helene recovery in western NC
Sean Duffy, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, was in Haywood County on Monday morning to survey recovery efforts after ...
A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene
Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
Days of torrential rain prompt multiday flood threat in Southeast including areas still recovering from Helene
Winter storms moving across the country will produce heavy rain for the majority of the workweek across the Southeast, ...
Hurricane Helene disaster relief bills set for final House floor vote Wednesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three bills related to disaster relief funding for East Tennessee counties torn apart by Hurricane ...
Bays Mountain Park receives $150k for Hurricane Helene recovery
Bays Mountain Park announced Friday it received a $150,000 grant to help recover from Hurricane Helene damage. The grant ...
TDOT receives over $9 million for aiding in Helene debris cleanup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation will receive $9.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management ...