Tennessee, 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.
Tropical Storm Helene flooding inundates parts of Tennessee and North Carolina
Tropical Storm Helene brought flooding to parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, damaging structures and washing up debris.
Oklahoma Task Force 1 helps rescue people from flooding in Tennessee, North Carolina
Oklahoma Task Force 1 is helping flooding victims across the Tennessee and North Carolina region devastated by Hurricane Helene.
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.
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, try these alternate routes once it's safe to travel to North Carolina
Once North Carolina reopens for travel, drivers will have to find a route other than I-40 after part of the highway collapsed in a mudslide.
Flooding closes multiple roads, including at Tennessee and North Carolina border
Parts of Interstate 40 and Interstate 26 have been closed due to damage from Helene.
These roads in North Carolina are closed due to Helene, according to NCDOT
We have compiled a list of road closures throughout North Carolina as many parts of the state are still recovering from the events of Helene.
Officials continue to consider all roads closed in western North Carolina
Helene’s aftermath left countless roads underwater, with many having washed out during the storm. Others were impacted by mudslides. Because of issues with the roads, some pilot
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I-40 shut down from Cocke County into North Carolina after flooding, mudslides
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation said a mudslide shut down I-40 just outside of Asheville Friday afternoon. On the North Carolina side of I-40, NCDOT said both ...