The I-40 in North Carolina was heavily damaged during Hurricane Helene, which was a huge problem as it’s a major road.
The Biden administration ignored many of the problems in North Carolina after the storm, leaving people sleeping in tents in winter. Who can ever forget FEMA under Biden, avoiding homes that had Trump signs in front of them?
When it came to the I-40, Biden’s transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg said it would take months, maybe even years to fix it.
WCNC reported in October:
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says it could take billions of dollars and months or even years to fully repair a stretch of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene.
Buttigieg was joined by Gov. Roy Cooper and NCDOT Transport Secretary Joey Hopkins for a tour of I-40 in western North Carolina near the Tennessee state line. A section of eastbound I-40 fell into the Pigeon River during Helene’s torrential rain. Meanwhile, crews are working on a temporary solution to stabilize the westbound lanes so traffic can flow to and from Asheville. A separate section of I-40 in east Tennessee also collapsed during the storm, causing officials to close 40 miles of the road from exit 432 in Tennessee to exit 20 in North Carolina.
Sean Duffy was sworn in as Trump’s transportation secretary just a few weeks ago and the I-40 is already open again.
#BREAKING: The I-40 highway in #WNC which crumbled into the river during Hurricane Helene and has been closed for 5 months…
…has officially reopened!
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy allowed rock to be pulled from the river to rebuild 3X faster and cheaper. pic.twitter.com/sGm9PIwgc2
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) March 1, 2025
WSBTV reports:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the reopening of Interstate 40 on Saturday morning.
I-40 was destroyed by Hurricane Helene five months ago. Flash flooding along the Pigeon River damaged large sections of the eastbound lanes near the Tennessee line…
“This marks a significant step toward reconnecting North Carolina with Tennessee, and it comes as a relief to travelers and businesses alike. Drivers are urged to to stay alert and drive safely as much of this area remains and active work zone,” NCDOT said.
It’s amazing what can accomplish when you have competent people doing the job and a commitment to getting the work done.
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