25 Sep Helene Last Update 12:10pm 10/04/2024
As Helene is strengthening and posing a dangerous threat to the Southeast we are committed to providing up to date information for specialized carriers. Please check back often as we will update Executive Orders, Permit Waivers, office closures and travel bans as information becomes available.
****All information provided has been thoroughly researched and verified by a state permit office or transportation official****
****As information expires or is updated it will be removed****
****As a reminder review your provisions sheets and/or permit conditions concerning OD/OW travel during adverse weather conditions.****
****HOS exemption under State or FMCSA emergency declaration extends to interstate transportation – if providing direct assistance.****
*Florida: Most major roadways are clear, efforts have shifted to local roadways.
*Georgia: Rest Area Closures: #63 I-20 East Columbia County, #63 I-20 West Columbia County, #6 I-75 South Cook County.
Most roadways have been cleared of debris with the exception of Southwest GA.
* North Carolina: To report missing individual 1-888-892-1162
I-26 closed at the TN Line
I-40 closed at the TN Line
US-321 closed at the TN Line
No travel in or to western NC, local and hurricane response traffic only.
Asheville area evacuation routes are I-40 east or I-26 east.
See road closure link below (this is only closures related to Helene); please note not every road closure is included, several areas have been unable to report closures.
* South Carolina: See road closure link below (this is only closures related to Helene).
If you are seeking clearance to bypass the weigh station/scale facility due to an emergency condition, please contact the State Transport Police direct at (803) 896-5500.
Many roads and bridges in upper east TN have been compromised. All roads in upper east TN should be considered hazardous, do not travel on these roads unless seeking higher ground.
Bridge engineers in East TN (region 1) are evaluating bridges for flood damage. Permits that require bridge review may have longer processing time for the next few months.
I-40 closed at the NC Line
I-26 closed at the NC Line
US-321 closed at the NC Line
FL Executive Order
FL Emergency Road Use Permit Enforcement Bulletin
FL Emergency Road Use Permit
FL 511 Road Conditions
FL Helene Resources
FL Flood Warning Locations (updated in real time)
GA Executive Order
GA 511 Road Conditions
GA Flood Warning Locations (updated in real time)
NC Executive Order
NC Flood Inundation Mapping & Alert Network
NC Helene Resources
NC Road Closures (As of 12:00pm 10/4/24)
NC Detour Map (basic recommendation, may not be viable for all weights/dimensions)
NC Flood Warning Locations (updated in real time)
NC County Information
SC Executive Order
SC Emergency Relief Permit
SC Road Closures (As of 11:50am 10/4/24
SC Roadway Information System
SC Flood Warning Locations (updated in real time)
TN Flood Warning Locations (updated in real time)
TN Executive Order
TN Helene Resources
TN Helene Road Closures
VA Executive Order
VA Flood Warning Locations (updated in real time)
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