The rebuild of I-40 continues, estimated costs soar to more than $1 billion

The rebuild of I-40 continues, estimated costs soar to more than $1 billion

N.C./T.N. (WSPA) -- The scars of Hurricane Helene are still very evident along Interstate 40. With major pieces of its infrastructure washed away, crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation say there is still a lot of work to be done. Hurricane Helene left I-40 in shambles, washing away parts of the roadway and leaving areas unrecognizable. At one point, the storm forced a complete shutdown of the interstate. Driver in criti…