Tennessee, North Carolina
I-40 between North Carolina, Tennessee indefinitely closed, NCDOT says
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 40 near the Tennessee state line (from Mile Marker 0-20) will be closed indefinitely. NCDOT reports that I-
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 to the interstate, but it might not be as long as Google is predicting.
North Carolina travel detour to Tennessee using I-77
If you’re traveling to Tennessee from you will need to take a detour as I-40 or I-26 is closed to travel due to Helene damage and recovery efforts.
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.
With I-40 closed, here's which highways to take in North Carolina, Tennessee
Many major roadways, especially between North Carolina and Tennessee, are damaged and impassable. Here's which roads to take while I-40 remains closed.
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.
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 Tennessee mile marker 432 while I-40 westbound is closed from North Carolina to mile marker 435.
I-40 near western NC ‘indefinitely closed’ after devestation from Helene
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said it's unclear exactly when a closed portion of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina will be open.
I-40 and I-26 from NC to TN remain closed, interstate access limited across Western NC
Access remains limited to local and hurricane response traffic. According to the NC Department of Transportation, drivers can’t get from North Carolina to Tennessee via I-40 or I-26. “There may be closed roads not listed online,
Operation Blue Ridge goes into action with rescue missions in remote areas in North Carolina
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard have conducted search and rescue missions ...
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Bealle, Props For a Purpose Assisting in North Carolina and East Tennessee
A young Hopkinsville pilot is using his experience in flying and motivation to help others to assist with relief efforts in ...
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Map Shows Interstates Being 'Closed for Months' After Hurricane Helene
Two major interstates connecting Tennessee and North Carolina will likely be closed for months after sustaining catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene, according to state officials. Helene ...
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Eric Church gives newest song to North Carolina amid Helene recovery
(Gray News) - Country star Eric Church has donated his newest song to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina.
Flyovers and satellite images: North Carolina, Florida before and after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has left a wake of death and destruction across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee after it made ...
A week after Helene struck the Southeast, power outages and impassable roads stymie recovery as death toll reaches 200
A week ago, Helene was plowing into Florida, thrashing cities and towns on the Gulf Coast while millions of people ahead of the hurricane’s path were dealing with rains that preceded even more rain.
Helene shows growing reach of hurricanes well into Georgia and beyond, experts say
Hurricane Helene’s destructive and deadly rampage through multiple Southeastern states after coming ashore on Florida’s Gulf ...