NCDOT, Western North Carolina
NCDOT: Full extent of road damage in Western NC not yet known. Here’s current info
The scale of destruction from Hurricane Helene coupled with the mountain terrain mean crews haven’t made it to many places.
'Stay put' | It could be months before major roads in western NC reopen, NCDOT says
Crews are currently assessing the damage after Helene made interstates and main highways impassible in some areas.
ROAD REMINDER: All roads in western North Carolina considered closed, NCDOT officials say
I-40 is "impassable" in multiple locations and I-26 is closed at the Tennessee state line, according to NCDOT officials.
NCDOT: Full extent of damage to roads in Western NC won’t be known for a while
The scale of destruction from Hurricane Helene coupled with the mountain terrain mean crews haven’t made it to many places.
NCDOT says all roads in Western NC should be considered closed, even the big ones
NCDOT was able to reopen I-26 south of Asheville over the weekend, providing the first major access to the city since the storm. “But we want people to avoid unnecessary travel,” Kritzer said.
400 roads closed in Western NC; scale of Helene’s destruction is still unfolding
With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.
LIST: All roads in Western NC considered closed following Helene's impact
According to DriveNC.gov , all roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed. All lanes of I-26 are closed south of Asheville between Exits 44 (US 25) and Exit 53 (Upward Road) due to flooding.
Many western North Carolina roads closed due to flooding
Many roads in western North Carolina have been flooded and washed out by rising rivers due to heavy rain brought on by Hurricane Helene.
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Sections of major roadways around Western North Carolina will remain closed for several days due to the impacts of Helene.
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