Feds approve a quarry in national forest to speed rebuilding of I-40 in Western NC
The N.C. Department of Transportation and its contractors will be able to mine stone from Pisgah National Forest to help ...
Trump admin: I-40 rebuild project to use Pisgah National Forest materials after Helene devastation
The U.S Department of Transportation has "cleared a number of legal barriers" allowing the N.C. Department of Transportation ...
North Carolina wildfire containment: Fire risks aren't over yet, Forest Service says
Three wildfires in N.C.'s national forests have burned about 809 acres. Though wet weather is helping with containment, ...
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NCDOT Issues Update On Post Helene Recovery Efforts
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) provided an update of the progress of repairs in western North ...
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Most Western NC wildfires contained but elevated threat returns. Which areas are at risk?
Drought conditions persist in the Western North Carolina region, elevating the risk of wildfires ... but strong winds in the Pigeon River Gorge presented a challenge for firefighters. The Hicks ...
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I-40 reopens more than 5 months after Hurricane Helene
Because the interstate will only have two lanes, drivers should expect lengthy delays in the Pigeon River Gorge between Exit 7 in North Carolina and Exit 447 in Tennessee. New travel lanes ...
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Feds approve a quarry in national forest to speed rebuilding of I-40 in Western NC
The N.C. Department of Transportation and its contractors will be able to mine stone from Pisgah National Forest to help rebuild Interstate 40 through the Pigeon ... Gorge in Western North ...