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I-40, Hurricane Helene

Charlotte Observer · 1h

Five months after Helene, I-40 reopens between NC and Tenn., but not like it was

The road has been closed through Pigeon River Gorge since the storm destroyed sections of it in late September.

Greenville-N.bern-Washngtn WIT… · 1h

I-40 scheduled to reopen following Hurricane Helene damage in September

I-40 is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Saturday with one lane in each direction at 35 mph through narrow lanes.

Yahoo · 2h

Stretch of I-40 damaged during Helene getting ready to reopen

A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding is getting ready to reopen.

Daily Journal · 1d

Helene: Interstate 40 expected to reopen this weekend

Two-lane traffic in both directions of Interstate 40 at the Pigeon River collapse site in North Carolina is expected to begin flowing this weekend, according to

AOL · 1d

5 months after Helene: I-40 expected to reopen, but other roads still closed

It has been five months since Hurricane Helene devastated the southern Appalachians. This weekend, the section of Interstate 40 washed out near the North Carolina and Tennessee border is expected to finally reopen.

WFMY News2 · 1d

2 lanes of Helene-damaged portion of I-40 in western NC set to reopen in just days

Back in December, a large chunk of asphalt fell from one of the eastbound lanes of I-40 and into Pigeon Gorge. The damage, which the North Carolina Department of Transportation at

North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

The Associated Press - Busines… · 1d

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities

Hosted on MSN · 1d

North Carolina House passes Helene aid but Josh Stein wants more

The North Carolina House pushed forward $500 million in aid to rebuild the western part of the state from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, roughly half the amount Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) asked for.

Yahoo · 2d

North Carolina Struggles With Helene's $60-Billion Recovery Cost

It will cost $60 billion for North Carolina to recover from Hurricane Helene, according to the latest state estimate. “The challenges in relation to this are so enormous,” Thomas Chandler, deputy director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University,

Bill filed in NC Senate seeks $150 million for housing efforts in Helene-impacted areas

Lawmakers filed a bill in the North Carolina Senate on Wednesday that would send $150 million in funds to support rebuilding ...

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SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Three Disaster Relief Package of $3.45 Million for Western North Carolina

Nearly $9 Million in Total Funds Provided for Efforts in WNCRALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SECU ...

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Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene devastated this scenic spot on the North Carolina-Tennessee border Lowe’s has partnered with ...

North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene

Farmers in western North Carolina are grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, facing significant agricultural ...

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I-40 section collapsed by Helene in Pigeon Gorge to reopen; What to know

Around 20 miles of Interstate 40 between Tennessee and North Carolina have been closed since Tropical Storm Helene hit the region on Sept. 27.

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