Boone, NC - The rock slide occurred at mile marker 2.6 in Haywood County, near the Tennessee state line, shortly after 2 a.m., Sunday, October 25. Both sides of I-40 have been closed, and DOT has recommended a nearly 140 mile detour.
Westbound travelers should exit from I-40 onto Interstate 240 West in Asheville. From I-240 West, get onto Interstate 26 West. Follow I-26 West into Tennessee. Then, get onto Interstate 81 South, which connects to I-40 West.
Eastbound travelers should exit from I-40 onto I-81 North in Tennessee. Take I-81 North, to I-26 East into Asheville. Then, transfer onto I-240 East, which connects to I-40 East.
For many Southern Gospel fans who might be traveling to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for the final week of the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration, this road closing and detour will affect your travel times.
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