Interstate 40, a major thoroughfare through the southern appalachians, is closed in both directions: Interstate 40 will reopen through the pigeon river gorge on march 1, restoring the main highway connection between north carolina and tennessee for the first time since. Officers say they responded to a serious three.
TDOT I40 East closed in Roane Co. near Rockwood after multivehicle
This exit is just a few miles west of the tennessee/north carolina border.
Motorists traveling between east tennessee and north carolina are facing significant detours after sections of interstate 40 were washed out by catastrophic flooding.
There will be alternating lane closures in both directions for paving activities. Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Interstate 40 between north carolina and tennessee has been closed due to damage from hurricane helene since september 2024. State officials recently announced one.
10, 2025 after hurricane helene caused damage to interstate 40 at the tennessee and north carolina state. The north carolina department of. Lee had previously announced closures in middle and west tennessee on tuesday night in anticipation of the winter weather.
