When will I-40 reopen? The latest on Helene-related North Carolina road closures
Western North Carolina roads are slowly reopening following the devastation from Tropical Storm Helene, but several major thoroughfares remain closed, including Interstate 40. Here's the latest
Here's a list of major roadways in western North Carolina reopened, remain closed from Helene damage
NCDOT announced over 600 roads have reopened, mostly in western North Carolina. More than 600 roads still remain closed.
North Carolina transportation infrastructure faces long road to recovery after Hurricane Helene
More than 600 roads across North Carolina have reopened, but North Carolina Department of Transportation officials said it will be a long time before the recovery from Hurricane Helene is complete.
Latest road closure updates for Western North Carolina: NCDOT work, alternate routes, map, more
Western North Carolina's roads are still only open to essential travel only. Take a look at the latest map and how works is progressing.
Biden-⁠Harris Administration Continues Recovery Efforts in North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene
As response efforts continue in North Carolina, more than 1,250 FEMA staff remain on the ground, with more arriving daily. Nearly 400 Urban Search and Rescue personnel remain in the field helping people. These teams have rescued or supported over 3,200 survivors to date.
North Carolina receives $100 million in emergency funding for roads and bridges impacted by Helene
The funds will help the NC Department of Transportation take more immediate action to fund repairs to roads and bridges.
Part of I-40 in Tennessee could reopen in the next 2 weeks - but not into North Carolina
Over the next two weeks, Tennessee Department of Transportation will work to restore one lane of traffic in each direction for a portion of I-40.
Out-of-work North Carolina residents want pause on evictions as they recover from Helene
North Carolina residents left jobless by Hurricane Helene's severe damage are urging a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to help them recover.
Early voting begins in North Carolina, officials helping after Helene
With the election less than three weeks away, many residents are still reeling from Helene. This has led to some drastic changes to the voting process.
Photos: Aftermath from Helene devastating western North Carolina
Storm damage is seen Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Swannanoa, North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene devastated western North Carolina, killing over 200 people over the last few weeks.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation surveys roadway damage in North Carolina, East Tennessee
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Stretch of I-40 in North Carolina, Tennessee closed till January. Photos show why
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What’s open and safe to do in Boone after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina?
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