Key portion of North Carolina’s I-40 partially reopens

Stretch of I-40 reopens in North Carolina, marking a milestone in post-Helene recovery
Five months after Hurricane Helene severed a critical Appalachian freight corridor, a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 through North Carolina’s Pigeon River Gorge reopened Saturday.
Key portion of North Carolina’s I-40 partially reopens after Helene damage
North Carolina is still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene‘s devastation, but a key piece of infrastructure partially reopened over the weekend. In the western part of the Tar Heel State, parts of various roadways vital for interstate travel and commerce,
A stretch of a North Carolina highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen
A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road.
Part of I-40 Reopens Between North Carolina and Tennessee
A 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 between North Carolina and Tennessee, which has been closed since Hurricane Helene last September, is now open with one lane in each direction. What do truck drivers need to know?
‘They did a great job’: I-40 partially reopened at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line
I-40 reopened with one lane going in each direction at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. This comes five months after the interstate was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene.
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities
Section of I-40 washed out by Hurricane Helene reopens on NC-TN state line
I-40 was destroyed by Hurricane Helene five months ago. Flash flooding along the Pigeon River damaged large sections of the ...
Hurricane Helene devastates Western North Carolina, triggers over 2,000 landslides
Hurricane Helene hit the Western North Carolina region on Sep. 27, causing extensive damage and triggering over 2,000 landslides.
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WNC trout fishing this summer? Where anglers can go in Hurricane Helene aftermath
Post-Helene debris and waterway changes have made some of the public’s favorite fishing rivers inaccessible for the season, ...
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Firefighters working to contain wildfire in Polk County, North Carolina; now 63% contained
Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as ...
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Verizon Erased $10 Million of Consumer Debt for 6,500 North Carolina Residents in Path of Hurricane Helene
Verizon teamed up with ForgiveCo to eliminate $10 million in debt for 6,500 North Carolinians recovering from Hurricane ...
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High winds, Helene debris exacerbate wildfires in WNC
The largest wildfire in WNC is only 30% contained as of Monday afternoon. Officials are hopeful rain and less wind will help ...
To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn’t trash. It is full of memories — and she’s returning them
The tops of dried, bent cornstalks crunch underfoot. Jill Holtz’s gaze is fixed on the ground ahead. She wanders into the ...
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100-Year Appalachian Trail Milestone In The Shadow Of Hurricane Helene
As recovery from Helene continues along the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina and Tennessee, the group's biggest supporter ...