FAIRVIEW – N.C. Department of Transportation crews are addressing several damage sites created by heavy rains Monday night near the Buncombe/Henderson County line along U.S. 74A.
Transportation officials have closed U.S. 74A between Sugar Hollow Road and the Buncombe/Henderson County line to safely replace a 48-inch culvert that collapsed. NCDOT officials anticipate opening the road Tuesday, pending additional weather.
The marked detour directs local U.S. 74A East drivers to Cane Creek Road, U.S. 25 South, Interstate 26 East, U.S. 64 East and up U.S. 74A.
NCDOT crews are also addressing multiple issues from the same storm on the Henderson County side of U.S. 74A.
The storm overwhelmed drainage pipes and sprinkled tree debris on area roads. Low-volume, secondary roads — including Bearwallow Road, Kelly Hill Road, Konatoga Circle and a gravel section of Middle Fork Road — are closed as of Tuesday morning due to minor damage.
NCDOT crews will continue working until all repairs are complete. Officials may find additional damage as the day progresses from additional rainfall or changes in other conditions.
Drivers should remain alert, follow posted traffic signs and never drive through a flooded road.