I-26 Construction Begins: 68 Homes and Shops to Fall
By Marge | Published 2026-03-27T17:13:08.852Z
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Location: Asheville, NC
The long-debated northern section of the I-26 Connector is officially moving from paper to pavement. Following a final federal "green light" this week, the
Asheville -- March 28, 2026: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has officially received federal approval to proceed with the updated plans for the northern section of the Interstate 26 Connector. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently completed a formal re-evaluation of the project’s Record of Decision, confirming that recent design revisions—specifically the shift to a massive eight-lane flyover—will not require additional environmental documentation.While the N
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