Buttigieg says I-40 near NC/TN line will be closed 'months at a minimum'

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The only two direct interstate routes between Tennessee and North Carolina are going to be cut off for a long time, transportation officials said Tuesday.

Interstate 40 in North Carolina's Pigeon River Gorge and Interstate 26 in Erwin, Tennessee both suffered massive damage from Hurricane Helene's catastrophic flooding.

On I-40 in North Carolina, a section located three miles from the Tennessee state line partially collapsed into the Pigeon River. Aerial footage showed missing chunks of the interstate on the eastbound side that runs along the river.

The repairs needed to I-40 will take "months" at a minimum, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. That means drivers will need to plan for lengthy detours if they intend to drive between North Carolina and Tennessee. #Helene #Weather

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Buttigieg is correct. To fix these bridges for I-40, soil analysis & structural integrity measurements need to be done before even planing a fix. New bridges must be stronger than the old.

tringuyen
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To be fair, Mayor Pete did a good job here. Good as can be expected.

KevininNC
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It's still rescue, not recovery.

snookmeister
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Why no mention of the Corp of Engineers?

elaines
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Did he come out and see what was going on just asking for a friend?

quentpayne
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Who's in charge at Chic Fil A? Bring their crews in, and it will be open (with functioning drive thru) by Thanksgiving!

CYCO
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PETEEE IS FINALLY SAYING SOMETHING !!! BEEN ON VACATION WITH JOE BOZO !

JimwombatLand
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Did he just say Biden yesterday, nothing like waiting a few days!

randyh
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Bring some Chinese work crews in - they will have it repaired in a few days...

house_church
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Aids, speech writers must have spent 5 minutes preparing this photo opportunity. 😮😊

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