Months after I-40 swept away in floods, narrow lanes will reopen. Here's what to expect
Is Interstate 40 open in North Carolina? Get the dates, rules and expectations for the rebuilt stretch. Drivers, you can expect delays.
After Helene, NC restaurants struggle, but one barbecue business found its footing
A popular food truck, Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue, is expanding with a new brick-and-mortar location off of Interstate 40.
Interstate 40 set to reopen in North Carolina following months of restoration after Hurricane Helene
A major benchmark has been achieved amid Hurricane Helene's recovery efforts as parts of Interstate 40 prepare to open this weekend in western North Carolina.
Nonprofits continue their work in Western North Carolina as they mark five months since Hurricane Helene
As Western North Carolina marks five months since Hurricane Helene, nonprofits on the ground helping since Day 1 say there's ...
I-40 set to reopen to traffic in North Carolina Saturday, letting vehicles cross major corridor months after Helene
A route that takes drivers between Tennessee and North Carolina will reopen to traffic on Saturday, months after Hurricane Helene damaged the road.
I-40 near NC-Tennessee line to reopen Saturday with unusual conditions, NCDOT says
A North Carolina Department of Transportation spokesperson discussed Saturday's I-40 reopening with one lane in each direction near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line.
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Pittman Park UMC honored at Capitol along with other faith-based organizations for hurricane disaster efforts
Georgia General Assembly session, lawmakers honored Pittman Park UMC and other faith-based groups for their vital ...
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I-40 to partially reopen near state line this weekend
The road was initially scheduled to reopen by Jan. 1, 2025, but a new washout in December 2024 forced the road to remain ...
I-40 scheduled to reopen following Hurricane Helene damage in September
I-40 is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Saturday with one lane in each direction at 35 mph through narrow lanes.
Jones Gap State Park to reopen for first time since Helene
Jones Gap State Park is reopening to the public this weekend for the first time since it suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Helene.
Helene-damaged I-40 section set to reopen soon, full recovery could take years
Repairs are far from over. NCDOT said it could take up to three years before I-40 is fully restored. Until then, drivers should expect delays and lane restrictions.