I-40 near western NC 'indefinitely closed' after devestation from Helene

I-40 and I-26 from NC to TN remain closed, interstate access limited across Western NC

(QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Dangerous road conditions remain across Western North Carolina on Thursday. There are shortages of water, food, gas, power and communications. Access remains limited to local and hurricane response traffic. According to the NC Department of Transportation, drivers can't get from North Carolina to Tennessee via I-40 or I-26. 🚗 Track issues along your commute with the QCN Traffic Interactive Map "There may be close…

I-40 near western NC 'indefinitely closed' after devestation from Helene

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation said it's unclear exactly when a closed portion of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina will be open.  That section closed is Exit 20 to the Tennessee state line. A representative with NCDOT said three long sections of the major highway were damaged by Hurricane Helene. Those three sections are throughout 4 to 4.5 miles.  "From the state line till about mile marker 4, …