I-40, Cocke County

I-40 in Cocke County reopens with one lane in each direction, but trucks aren't welcome
Interstate 40 in Cocke County is open to one lane of traffic in each direction. Only local traffic is welcome on the highway as Hurricane Helene recovery continues.
I-40 in Cocke County will reopen with one lane in both directions, but a real fix will take months
Interstate 40 in Cocke County is expected to reopen to one lane of traffic in each direction by the end of the day Oct. 22, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Local traffic is welcome on the highway as Hurricane Helene recovery continues.
I-40 across Cocke County partially reopens to local traffic
After the Tennessee Department of Transportation was forced to close large sections of Interstate 40 that were damaged by flooding, the roadway has partially reopened across Cocke County.
TDOT ‘getting closer’ to reopening part of I-40 in Cocke County for local traffic
On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said it was getting closer to reopening a part of I-40 for local traffic. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said lots of progress has been made to get the interstate reopened for local residents.
I-40 in Cocke County is reopened with 1 lane in each direction, but trucks aren't welcome
This article has been updated to reflect the highway's opening. Interstate 40 in Cocke County is open to one lane of traffic in each direction. Only local traffic is welcome on the highway as ...
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Cocke County leaders hail community’s resiliency after flooding at outreach meeting
The Cocke County Sheriff's Office held a community outreach meeting at the Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
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Want to help people in Cocke County after Helene? Join WBIR on Oct. 23 and Nov. 6 to help sort and distribute donations
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — In late September, Hurricane Helene left many parts of East Tennessee flooded and destroyed. As a result, it left thousands homeless and in need of basic necessities ...