ERWIN, Tenn. (WVLT) - For the first time since Helene brought record flooding to East Tennessee, both lanes of I-26 East in Erwin are open in both directions.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mark Nagi made the announcement Tuesday, adding that crews are still working on the I-26 W bridge the storm damaged.

That bridge is close to reopening itself, through. Nagi said drivers can expect to cross it later in the week, saying crews had striped it Tuesday afternoon.

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