A part of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line remains closed after a rockslide occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

This isn't the first time that I-26 has been the alternate route after an I-40 shutdown in Western North Carolina. Here's what locals had to say.

After yet another weather-related closure, Interstate 40 at the Tennessee and North Carolina border has reopened after a rockslide and flood closed the road through the Pigeon River Gorge on June ...

I-40 is scheduled to reopen on or before Thursday, July 3, after the flash flooding last week, a spokesman with the Tennessee Department of Transportation said.

I-40 in Cocke County is closed due to a rockslide and flooding near Exit 451, affecting traffic and businesses. Repairs could take two weeks, TDOT said.

I-40 closed in Tennessee on June 18 after a rockslide and flooding overtook the road. Good news, travelers! Interstate 40 is open once again at the Tennessee and North Carolina state line.

Crews on Friday reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross country highway for nine days ...

Rafting companies revive business after Hurricane Helene, despite I-40 rockslide challenges.

Crews have reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross ...

HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Crews on Friday reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross ...

Interstate 40 had reopened after Hurricane Helene. Drivers were able to cross the Tennessee and North Carolina state line at a reduced speed. The highway had one lane open in each direction in March.