Both Directions Of Interstate 40 Remain Closed Near The North Carolina-Tennessee State Line After Flooding And A Rockslide Covered The Road. Tennessee Transportation Spokesman Mark Nagi Says Teams Are Assessing The Rockslide, Which Happened Wednesday…..
It May Take At Least Two Weeks To Clear And Repair The Road Before It Can Be Reopened. The Highway Is Closed Just East Of Exit 451 In Cocke County With Massive Amounts Of Water Still Flowing From The Slope. This Is The Same Area Damaged During Hurricane Helene But The Damage Is Not As Extensive. Drivers Traveling East From Tennessee Must Use I-81 North To I-26 East As A Detour.