I-40 in Cocke County near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line is expected to be closed for at least the next two weeks as cleanup from the flooding and rockslide on Wednesday continues.
TDOT says the closure is in the same area of I-40 damaged during Hurricane Helene but the damage certainly is not as extensive.
Crews are working to clean large amounts of mud and debris from the roadway, but those living in the area do have access to alternative routes.
During the closure, commercial and thru traffic should use I-81 to I-26 or I-81 to I-77 detour routes. This is the same route utilized during the I-40 closure for Hurricane Helene.
A map of alternate routes is posted below
