NCDOT, Western North Carolina
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.
'Stay put': NCDOT says it could be months before major roads in western NC reopen
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.
I-40 in western N.C. closed as NCDOT discourages travel to the area
More than 60 road closures have been issued along dozens of U.S. and N.C. highways, according to the NC Department of Transportation.
NCDOT: All roads in western NC should be considered closed
UPSTATE, S.C. (WSPA) – Thousands of people are cleaning up after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction from Florida, through the Carolinas and into Tennessee. GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Upstate school districts are announcing closures as officials continue to address damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
More Than 400 Roads Closed in North Carolina After Damage From Helene
In addition to the power outages caused by Helene that have crippled the western part of North Carolina, swaths of roadways in the region were largely impassable on Saturday, prompting alerts from transportation officials that warned drivers to stay out of their vehicles.
Devastating Helene: 400 roads closed in Western NC, 200 people rescued from floods
With so many roads out and power and internet connections down, a full accounting of the damage done is a work in progress.
Want to see the SC roads closed because of Helene? Check out this interactive map
Here’s how to check which roads and lanes are closed because of debris and downed trees from Tropical Storm Helene.
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I-40 closure could last a year: NCDOT
Hurricane Helene washed out the interstate in Western North Carolina, as state officials have closed all roads in Western N.C ...
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NCDOT: I-40 could remain closed until October 2025
The washed-out interstate is but one among many roads closed in Western N.C., as the state has issued a travel ban in that ...
NCDOT shares photos of work on N.C. 211 repairs
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The N.C. Department of Transportation has shared photos of the latest work on repairing N.C.
NCDOT: I-40 impassible due to mudslides; all roads in western NC to be considered closed
According to the NCDOT, all lanes of I-40 are closed between exit 66 and exit 72. Officials said this part of the interstate ...
In Brunswick, NCDOT urges drivers to take alternative route ahead of detour
When the left turn lane reopens at 7 p.m., Jabbertown Road will reopen, and will remain open until 10 a.m. This traffic ...
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NCDOT Urges People to Avoid Travel in Western N.C. As Lengthy Recovery Effort Continues
State transportation officials are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel in western North Carolina as about 390 roads, ...
NCDOT starting safety improvements in Greenville on Monday
NCDOT is making safety improvements on Memorial Drive starting Monday. The work will be in-between O’Hagan place to 5th ...