Traffic resumes on busy corridor 5 months after initial closing
Only one lane of traffic will be the standard pattern for a 12-mile segment of Interstate 40 in North Carolina and Tennessee, as the road was back open for travelers Saturday following a five-month closure. Photos courtesy of Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com
There is still a lot of work left ahead before Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge can re-open to its former four-lane status, as major portions of the eastbound lanes will have to be rebuilt after being washed away during Hurricane Helene.
Jonathan Creek – It may seem bizarre to navigate a two-lane interstate with the typical speed limit cut in half, but it beats the detour that has become the norm.
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