The Timeline To Repair U.S. 321 From Watauga Lake Into North Carolina Has Been Pushed Back. Tdot Officials Say The Road Will No Longer Be Ready By Labor Day Due To Extra Work And Plan Changes. The Road Has Been Closed Since Hurricane Helene Struck Last September. Crews Are Now Aiming To Finish The Repairs By The End Of The Year. The $10 Million Project Includes Sections In Both Carter And Johnson Counties, With Significant Work Still Underway Near Greggs Branch.