NCDOT: I-40 could remain closed until October 2025

Updated Oct 2, 2024

Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024:

Officials in North Carolina are currently projecting an October 2025 reopening date for I-40 in the western part of the state near the Tennessee state line.

Additionally, North Carolina DOT has issued a “Do Not Travel” advisory in western North Carolina. “All roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed and non-emergency travel is prohibited,” NCDOT said.

A representative in the North Carolina DOT’s communications office, asked about the no-travel advisory and its application to needed freight deliveries coming into the region, said “we do not yet have an established detour for I-40,” then reiterating “all roads in Western North Carolina are considered closed. You should delay your travels in that region.”

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