NCDOT shares video on I-40 at NC-TN border progress; highway to reopen soon

NCDOT shares a video update highlighting progress on I-40 repairs near the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Here’s when the highway is expected to reopen.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) shared a video update showing significant progress on repairs to Interstate 40 (I-40) near the North Carolina-Tennessee border. The highway, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene, is expected to partially reopen with one lane in each direction by New Year’s Day as work continues on the eastbound lanes.

‼️ I-40 remains closed near the Tennessee state line after #HeleneNC.

👷 Our crews continue to work to make repairs to the interstate.

🚧 We hope to restore traffic to one lane in each direction soon. pic.twitter.com/PlFXfO4KGz

— NCDOT I-40 (@NCDOT_I40) December 17, 2024

Crews are actively reinforcing the highway’s slopes with soil anchors, or “soil nails,” to stabilize the roadbed and prevent further erosion. The video highlights the ongoing efforts, which include securing …

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