You can tell where a lot of damage was done to the highway, or where the highway was washed out, as there are ... time screen captures of traffic conditions on I-40. Repairs are far from over.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the reopening of Interstate 40 on Saturday morning. I-40 was destroyed by Hurricane Helene five months ago.

A yearlong resurfacing project will soon begin on Interstate 40 near Barstow and Daggett in San Bernardino County.

While the reopening of the washed-out portion of I-40 marks a significant milestone in post-Helene recovery efforts, the road to full restoration remains fraught with challenges. Hurricane Helene ...