Some roads still closed in WNC
Western North Carolina is a popular travel destination for Christmas, and for the winter in general. Aside from snow skiing and snow tubing, hunting and fishing remain popular this time of year.
But the damage from Hurricane Helene will disrupt some of that travel this month. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the great activities and events offered in the region though. Businesses are open, and relying on visitors to help them make up for time lost during the aftermath of the storm.
Most highways in western NC have reopened, but a few remain closed, or at least have restrictions. The following roads are of particular note:
I-40 is closed in both directions from Mile Marker 20 to Mile Marker 0 at the Tennessee state line.
I-26 has reopened at the Tennessee state line with one lane open in both directions.
Alternate route recommendations throughout the region are available at DriveNC.gov.
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