This photo provided by Tennessee Department of Transportation shows Interstate 40 remains closed near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line due to flooding and rockslide on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

The highway is expected to remain closed for at least two weeks, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. I-40 is a major thoroughfare through the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Interstate 40 was closed after strong thunderstorms caused flooding, landslides near North Carolina and Tennessee state line. One lane open in each direction.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Interstate 40 is once again closed due to flooding in Cocke County, leading to detours for those looking to go to North Carolina from Tennessee or vice versa. In this ...

Interstate 40 is closed in both directions near the Tennessee/North Carolina line for a rockslide and flooding. The interstate will be closed for at least two weeks, according to Tennessee ...

The highway is 2,559 miles long. It passes through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina. Of that total, 455 miles of I-40 go through Tennessee.

This photo provided by Tennessee Department of Transportation shows Interstate 40 remains closed near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line due to flooding and rockslide on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Interstate 40 remains closed near the Tennessee/North Carolina border after a rockslide and flooding occurred on Thursday afternoon, June 18. The highway is expected to remain closed for at least ...