I-40 North Carolina
Closures, crashes, chain controls and work zones on I-40 in North Carolina, in order along the road.
I-40 in North Carolina: 1 full closure now
As of 1:54 PM EDT. 30 entries; latest update 15 hr ago.
Crashes, incidents and chain controls now 2
- Lane closureboth directions
Weather damage, I-40 Both Directions
Until Dec 29, 2028, 5:01 PM EST
Other Weather Incident on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County from mile marker 7 to mile marker 1. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 1138 · 1 Right lane closed · A lane is closed from the TN State Line to Exit 7 (Cold Springs Creek Road) in both directions for construction, due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The speed limit through the affected roadway is 35 MPH. Motorists can expect delays, especially on Friday and Sunday afternoons. · Haywood County
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated July 29, 2026
- Incidentboth directions
I-40: Fair or festival, NW 27th St Both Directions
Until Sun, Oct 11, 11:00 PM EDT
Fair/Festival on NW 27th St Both Directions in Forsyth County from NW Collins St to Pittsburg Ave. All lanes blocked. Id: 8849 · All lanes blocked · The Winston-Salem Entertainment Sports Complex will host the annual Carolina Classic Fair from October 2nd through October 11th. The fair is expected to draw a large number of patrons to the area daily. Expect higher traffic volumes on I-40, US 421, US 52, Akron Drive, University Parkway, and other surrounding roadways with peak traffic surrounding the fairground. In anticipation of the high volume of traffic surrounding the event, event organ
State 511 (DriveNC) · NC · updated September 29, 2026
Fully closed for work now 1
Lane closures and work zones 27
- Lane closure
The left lane is closed on I-40 Westbound past Exit 20 to past Exit 15 in Haywood Count…
Since Sun, Oct 4, 7:30 PM EDT
The left lane is closed on I-40 Westbound past Exit 20 to past Exit 15 in Haywood County, due to emergency road work until Friday, October 9 at 6:00 pm. ID -26100400070.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated 15 hr ago
- Lane closureeastbound
The right lane is closed on I-40 Eastbound from Exit 15 to past Exit 15 in Haywood Coun…
Since Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 PM EDT
The right lane is closed on I-40 Eastbound from Exit 15 to past Exit 15 in Haywood County, due to road work until Friday, October 9 at 6:00 pm. ID -26100500202.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated 1 day ago
- Work zoneeastbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 29.
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 29. All Shoulders Closed.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated May 19, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 29.
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 29. All Shoulders Closed.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated May 19, 2026
- Lane closureeastbound
Construction on I-40 Eastbound in Haywood County from mile marker 28 to mile marker 30.
Since Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 PM EDT
Construction on I-40 Eastbound in Haywood County from mile marker 28 to mile marker 30. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 9716
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated 17 hr ago
- Lane closure
The right shoulder is closed on I-40 in both directions near Exit 31 in Haywood County,…
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
The right shoulder is closed on I-40 in both directions near Exit 31 in Haywood County, due to road work until Friday, November 5 at 4:00 pm. Updated 3:55 pm. ID -26070900181.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated October 2, 2026
- Lane closureeastbound
The right shoulder is closed on I-40 in both directions near Exit 31 in Haywood County,…
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
The right shoulder is closed on I-40 in both directions near Exit 31 in Haywood County, due to road work until Friday, November 5 at 4:00 pm. Updated 3:55 pm. ID -26070900181.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated October 2, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 31.
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 31. All Shoulders Closed.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated May 19, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 31.
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County near mile marker 31. All Shoulders Closed.
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated May 19, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County Near mile marker 32.
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County Near mile marker 32. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 1142
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated July 29, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County Near mile marker 32.
Since Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Haywood County Near mile marker 32. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 1142
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated July 29, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Buncombe County from mile marker 43 to mile ma…
Since Feb 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Buncombe County from mile marker 43 to mile marker 46.5. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 1126
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated July 29, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Buncombe County from mile marker 43 to mile ma…
Since Feb 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Buncombe County from mile marker 43 to mile marker 46.5. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 1126
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated July 29, 2026
- Lane closurewestbound
Construction on I-40 Westbound in Buncombe County from mile marker 45.5 to US 19.
Since Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT
Construction on I-40 Westbound in Buncombe County from mile marker 45.5 to US 19. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 863
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 1, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Maintenance on ramp in Buncombe County from I-40 Eastbound to US 25.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on ramp in Buncombe County from I-40 Eastbound to US 25. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8489
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 23, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Maintenance on ramp in McDowell County from I-40 Westbound to S Catawba Ave.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on ramp in McDowell County from I-40 Westbound to S Catawba Ave. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8513
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 23, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Maintenance on ramp in McDowell County from I-40 Westbound to S Catawba Ave.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on ramp in McDowell County from I-40 Westbound to S Catawba Ave. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8516
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 23, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Maintenance on I-40 Westbound in McDowell County Near mile marker 73.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on I-40 Westbound in McDowell County Near mile marker 73. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8512
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 23, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Maintenance on I-40 Westbound in McDowell County Near mile marker 73.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on I-40 Westbound in McDowell County Near mile marker 73. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8514
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 23, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Davie County from mile marker 180 to mile mark…
Since Mon, Jan 12, 9:00 AM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Davie County from mile marker 180 to mile marker 176. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 937
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated August 27, 2026
- Work zonewestbound
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Davie County from mile marker 180 to mile mark…
Since Mon, Jan 12, 9:00 AM EST
Construction on I-40 Both Directions in Davie County from mile marker 180 to mile marker 176. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 937
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated August 27, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Maintenance on I-40 Eastbound in Forsyth County Near mile marker 188.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on I-40 Eastbound in Forsyth County Near mile marker 188. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8975
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 30, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Maintenance on ramp in Forsyth County from I-40 Eastbound to US 158.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on ramp in Forsyth County from I-40 Eastbound to US 158. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8976
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 30, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Maintenance on I-40 Eastbound in Guilford County Near mile marker 209.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on I-40 Eastbound in Guilford County Near mile marker 209. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8943
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 30, 2026
- Work zoneeastbound
Maintenance on ramp in Guilford County from I-40 Eastbound to NC 68.
Since Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM EDT
Maintenance on ramp in Guilford County from I-40 Eastbound to NC 68. All Shoulders Closed. Id: 8944
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 30, 2026
- Work zonenorthbound
I-40: Trollingwood Hawfields Rd
Since May 15, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Construction on Trollingwood Hawfields Rd Both Directions in Alamance County Near I-40 Eastbound. All Lanes Intermittent. Id: 5882
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 8, 2026
- Work zonesouthbound
I-40: Trollingwood Hawfields Rd
Since May 15, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Construction on Trollingwood Hawfields Rd Both Directions in Alamance County Near I-40 Eastbound. All Lanes Intermittent. Id: 5882
State DOT work zone feeds (WZDx) · NC · updated September 8, 2026
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