North Carolina road closures could last months, state officials say

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state emergency officials are discussing ongoing recovery efforts after impacts from Helene.

After a trip to Asheville on Monday, Cooper is holding Tuesday's briefing from Raleigh.

During Tuesday's briefing, Cooper announced Interstate 40 eastbound out of Asheville had reopened to traffic. Westbound lanes into Asheville are expected to open later on Tuesday.

I-40, along with many other roads in western North Carolina, had been closed because of landslides, flash flooding and other damage. Many other roads remain closed and Cooper reminded everyone on Tuesday that all roads should be considered closed to non-essential travel.

Portions of I-40 linking western North Carolina to Tennessee were heavily damaged to the storm and still need extensive repair. #Helene #Traffic #News

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