Officials are warning residents not to travel in or to western portion of North Carolina amid the destruction from Helene. Here is a look at what roads are closed. This list will be updated as conditions improve.
Check DriveNC.gov for the latest updates on closed roads
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- Parts of Interstate 26 and Interstate 40 are closed between North Carolina and Tennessee.
- Detour to the North: Take I-40 West to I-77N into Virginia, then join I-81S in Tennessee back to continue west on I-40.
- Detour to the South: Take U.S. 74 West to avoid I-40 and I-26 through western North Carolina.
- People leaving the Asheville area should use I-40 East or I-26 East.
- Click or tap here to view an interactive map of road closures in western North Carolina.
Data from DriveNC.gov