McDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. -- A mudslide forced both directions of I-40 to shut down in McDowell County Tuesday night, reports First Warn Storm Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich.
Panovich said the mudslide happened near Mile Marker 67, trapping people and cars near the area.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said drivers should seek an alternate route until the road reopens -- possibly by 7 a.m.
![]()
![]()
Mudslide shuts down both directions of I-40 in McDowell County
I40 east of black mountain nc closed in both directions due to mudslides
Discussion in 'Truckers' Weather & Road Conditions' started by drvrtech77, May 30, 2018.