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Asheville construction desk
I-26 Connector Center
Closures, cameras, construction milestones, and weather impacts for Asheville's biggest transportation project.
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Latest official updates
Project news desk
Manual Connector updates, NCDOT releases, project notes, and media from the 828 Weather Direct admin desk.
NCDOT breaks ground on the I-26 ConnectorMajor milestone for the north and south sections.
Ramp closures announcedRiverside Drive, Hill Street, and Patton Avenue access changes.
Federal approval clears north sectionConstruction allowed to advance under the revised design.
Inside the massive Connector projectOverview of sections, funding, schedule, and community changes.
NCDOT cameras
Visual checks along I-26, I-240, and I-40
Official DriveNC still images refresh about once per minute, providing a quick near-live look at traffic flow, pavement, visibility, and active work zones.
Corridor weather
What weather means for the work zone
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Reading rain, wind, visibility, and temperature signals.
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DriveNC traffic desk
Connector traffic & construction updates
A single feed blending near-real-time DriveNC email alerts with active DriveNC records near the Connector. Email alerts lead the feed, while standing records appear only when they add context.
Connector map
Project plan and active traffic geography
This map overlays the official ArcGIS New DOT RW - 2018 Plan layer with active DriveNC records near the I-26 Connector work area.
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Project guide
Four connected construction programs
Southern interchange work
Initial I-26/I-40/I-240 interchange improvements and work along I-40 toward Smokey Park Highway.
Construction underwayNorth section
New interstate across the French Broad River, Haywood Road and Broadway upgrades, plus Riverside Drive improvements.
Construction underwayI-240 widening
I-240 upgrades from I-40 to Haywood Road, including the Brevard Road and Amboy Road interchanges.
Design and right-of-wayRemaining interchange work
Additional work at I-40, I-26/I-240, Brevard Road, and Smokey Park Highway.
Funding schedule pendingMilestones
The road to 2031
- North section contract awarded
Archer-Wright Joint Venture selected for Sections B and D.
- Federal approval received
Updated north-section plans cleared to move forward.
- Groundbreaking
NCDOT marked the formal start of Connector construction.
- Major construction and traffic shifts
Bridge, interchange, ramp, utility, and corridor work progresses in phases.
- Target completion
Current overall completion target for the funded Connector program.
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