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LIST: All roads in Western NC considered closed following Helene's impact

Many roads are not safe to travel in wake of Helene.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — As Helene moves through the Carolinas, many roads are not safe to travel.

According to DriveNC.gov , all roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed.

List of Road Closures:

  • All lanes of I-26 are closed south of Asheville between Exits 44 (US 25) and Exit 53 (Upward Road) due to flooding. The road is expected to reopen by 2:00 PM. 
  • All lanes of I-40 (near Asheville) are closed one mile west of Exit 64 (NC 9) near Black Mountain, due to flooding. The road is expected to reopen by 3:00PM.
  • All lanes of I-40 (near Asheville) are closed between Exit 66 (Ridgecrest) and Exit 72 (Old Fort) due to a mudslide. The road is expected to reopen by 10:00 PM.

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