North Carolina, Interstate 40 and Hurricane Helene

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway's shuttered portion and meeting with U.
There's a new Interstate 40 opening date at the Tennessee/North Carolina line. What to know
There's good news for Tennessee travelers: Interstate 40 will reopen between Tennessee and North Carolina in just a few weeks. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Feb 10 that I-40 along the Pigeon River Gorge will see traffic again March 1.
I-40 in North Carolina to reopen in March, nearly 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Interstate 40 is set to reopen March 1, nearly six months after Hurricane Helene washed out parts of the highway in North Carolina and Tennessee with flooding and debris.
Part of I-40 opening near North Carolina-Tennessee line by March, Stein says
As of Monday, I-40 remains closed from the Tennessee state line to Exit 20 (U.S. 276/Jonathan Creek Road). Since it will likely be many months before I-40 fully reopens, the state created a detour page to help people navigate the closure.
NCDOT sets new date for reopening I-40 in Western North Carolina after Helene
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges federal support to fully rebuild the highway through the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee.
Interstate 40 from NC into Tenn. to open on March 1, governor says
Josh Stein said Monday that the stretch of Interstate 40 connecting North Carolina to Tennessee will reopen in less than three weeks. This part of I-40, a major commercial corridor, has been closed for more than four months since Hurricane Helene devastated the area.
Carolina Panthers donate $20,000 to Fletcher school devastated by Hurricane Helene
The Carolina Panthers are giving $20,000 to a school in Fletcher, N.C., which suffered damages from Hurricane Helene.
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A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly ...
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Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
The hurricane destroyed the original bridges ... "We're last on the list for everything," Matthews said. Across North Carolina, Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts ...
Over 114 miles of Appalachian Trail cleared in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has ...
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told ...
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2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said. The fire ...
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Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
(WGHP) — Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal government ...
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Transportation Secretary Duffy visits North Carolina and surveys hurricane damage
Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino has the latest on rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene on 'America Reports.' ...