I-40 Rockslide Closure Information

On October 25, 2009 a rockslide at mile marker three on Interstate 40 in North Carolina forced the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes for an unspecified period of time.

Travelers Information

Travelers seeking information for an alternate route around the rock slide can click here for an alternative route along US Highway 25/70. Commercial traffic is not allowed to travel on this route and must take the official detour of I-26 to Johnson City then to I-81 to connect back to I-40 in Dandridge.

US Highway 25/70 is the quickest detour to bypass I-40 and gets you back on I-40 in the shortest amount of time. The following video, courtesy of WBIR-TV Knoxville, documents the quickest route to bypass the rockslide.

Local Business Information

The Cocke County Partnership is working to insure the viability of our local businesses with the closure of I-40. A town hall meeting will be held at Newport City Hall on Tuesday, November 10 at 4 p.m. to discuss this natural disaster with local businesses, local leaders and state and federal officials.

For more information, contact the Cocke County Chamber of Commerce at 423.623.7201