I-40 Projected to Reopen Between North Carolina and Tennessee by New Year’s Day
Optimistic news, Interstate 40 (between North Carolina and Tennessee) is expected to reopen by New Year’s Day, though travel through the Pigeon River Gorge will be slower than usual, according to the North Carolina DOT.
In late September, Hurricane Helene washed away over a mile of eastbound lanes, leaving traffic to be rerouted on the westbound side, with one lane in each direction. These lanes will be 11 feet wide – one foot narrower than the standard – so the speed limit will be reduced to 40 MPH. It has not been determined how long these conditions will last until they get a more permanent solution.
The reopening depends on when the contractors can finish stabilizing the westbound lanes and installing a concrete barrier. The completion deadline for this $8.5 million stabilization project is January 4th.
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