Interstate 26 in Unicoi County, Tennessee has reopened with one lane in each direction. It had been closed after being heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene in late September.
However, it remains closed to loads over 12 feet wide.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation posted to Facebook:
"From MM 39 to MM 40, traffic will shift entirely to the westbound lanes, with one lane traveling each way. The westbound bridge has been given a temporary fix, allowing vehicles to safely cross the Nolichucky River.
"Work continues on a permanent repair on the eastbound side. Once the eastbound bridge repair is complete, traffic will be shifted to the eastbound lanes so the permanent repair can be done on the westbound bridge.
"Because the bridge is being shared by both directions of traffic, oversized loads CANNOT make it through.
"This is a huge development, especially considering the closure of I-40 for commercial traffic. We continue to be proud of the crews working to make this possible, even as we know the work isn’t over until every road is repaired."
