Due to a rock slide, I-40 is closed in both directions between Exit 20, West of Asheville in North Carolina and Exit 421 (I-81 interchange) East of Knoxville in Tennessee. The road is not expected to reopen for several months. This detour will only impact visitors traveling from the West via Knoxville, Tennessee.
Detour:
Motorist traveling from the Knoxville area are advised to take I-40 East to I-81 North.
Following I-81N to exit 57A and take I-26 East to I-240W.
Take I-240W to exit 31B.
Take I-40W to exit 20.
From I-40, take exit 27.
Take exit 103 to Lake Junaluska.
The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center front gates
will be on your right shortly after.
Turn right and follow the main road to the Bethea Welcome Center.
For more information or to see a detailed map, please visit the DOT website.