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I-40 closed near state line
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Heavy rains on the afternoon of June 18 led to a substantial rockslide on the Tennessee side of the state line that caused a closure of I-40 that officials believe will last until about July 4.
The highway is closed at Exit 7 in Haywood County.
The slide and associated flooding also necessitated swiftwater rescues, and some vehicles were abandoned on the scene.
According to releases sent out from TDOT, while the damage is in an area that was impacted by Hurricane Helene in September of last year, damage from this slide will be easier to repair.
