All roads in western North Carolina considered closed, NCDOT warns

NORTH CAROLINA (WGHP) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is considering all roads in western North Carolina closed to the public as they provide emergency assistance.

According to a post on X , there is an Interstate 40 washout near the Tennesee line.

“Travel in this area for non-emergency purposes is hindering needed emergency response, and non-emergency travel is prohibited,” the post says.

I-40 is impassable in multiple locations.  I-26 is closed at the Tennessee state line.

On Saturday, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced search and rescue operations in the area remain underway, and needed supplies are being delivered by air .

More information available at drivenc.gov .

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