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Trump fast-tracks mining rocks from Pisgah National Forest to repair I-40 storm damage
A special use permit will allow NCDOT to “use rock from Forest Service land and extract construction materials from the (Pigeon) river.” ...
I-40 damage is affecting Sevier Co. businesses months after Helene, owners say
Several shop owners say decreased tourism and increased drive times have hurt business over the last 6 months.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces update on I-40 Recovery as FHWA fast-tracks mineral access for North Carolina
This is another major milestone in the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts along I-40,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “I’m proud of the Department’s hard work to ensure North ...
Crews will be able to source rocks from Pisgah National Forest to expedite Interstate 40 repairs
The goal is to expedite the process of rebuilding a 4-mile stretch that collapsed during the Helene floods on Sept. 27. The ...
Trump admin: I-40 rebuild project to use Pisgah National Forest materials after Helene devastation
The U.S Department of Transportation has "cleared a number of legal barriers" allowing the N.C. Department of Transportation ...
Durham Herald Sun1d
Feds approve a quarry in national forest to speed rebuilding of I-40 in Western NC
The N.C. Department of Transportation and its contractors will be able to mine stone from Pisgah National Forest to help ...
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Tennessee reopens 44 of 49 roads after hurricane damage
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, 49 sections of state-operated roadways were closed due to Helene.
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Blue Ridge Road, I-40 interchange project in Black Mountain impacted by Helene
The planned interchange project for Blue Ridge Road and I-40 in Black Mountain has been impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.