ASHEVILLE – An interstate project interrupted by Hurricane Helene is underway again.
Contract crews will work this weekend to safely perform rehabilitation operations on and Interstate 40 West bridge between Hendersonville Road and I-26.
Crews from DBA Harrison Construction Company of Asheville will close I-40 West from Hendersonville Road (Exit 50) to I-26 at 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday to work on the westbound bridge over the French Broad River.
The primary detour will utilize I-240 West starting at Exit 53B. Digital signs across the area will notify motorists to use I-240 West instead of I-40 West. The Brevard Road onramp to I-40 West will also be closed with traffic detoured to utilize the I-240 West detour route.
Planned operations this weekend includes hydro-demolition of the existing bridge deck and the placement of a latex modified concrete overlay riding surface. New asphalt will also be placed on the bridge approaches prior to re-opening this section of I-40 Monday morning at 6 am.
The $27.9 million interstate rehabilitation project includes roadway resurfacing and bridge overlays. It will also address spalling concrete on bridge substructure components — including the piers — and improve the riding surface of the four I-40 bridges over Hominy Creek and two bridges over the French Broad River. The contract calls for completion in the spring of 2026.
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