Page Content Start DateEnd DateContainingApplyReset Project Update Meeting Set for I-26 Connector Thursday, April 17, 2025NCDOT is holding a project update meeting. Drilling Work Begins for I-26 Connector Monday, March 10, 2025Drilling work is starting in the French Broad River for the I-26 Connector. Clearing Begins for South Section of I-26 Connector Tuesday, March 04, 2025The clearing and grubbing operations will last approximately two months in these areas. All the work is taking place during the day but will remain behind the portable safety barriers. I-26 Connector Plans Take Major Step Forward Tuesday, February 11, 2025NCDOT, the contractor and city staff have completed the O&R process, shaving about $125 million. I-26 West Traffic Shift Occurring Overnight in Buncombe County Monday, December 16, 2024Drivers on a stretch of Interstate 26 West will be cruising on smooth concrete come Tuesday morning. NCDOT Holding Construction Industry Forum Tuesday, April 18, 2023NCDOT is holding a construction industry forum for the I-26 Connector in Asheville. NCDOT Holds Information Session for Contracting Opportunities Tuesday, June 14, 2022The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights will be hosting an information session for women- and minority-owned businesses interested in Asheville I-26 Connector contractor opportunities and how to work with NCDOT. Final Environmental Impact Statement Signed for I-26 Connector Tuesday, February 04, 2020NCDOT and the FHWA have released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the I-26 Asheville Connector. Public Hearing Set for I-26 Connector Tuesday, November 27, 2018A public hearing will be held Dec. 4 for the I-26 Connector in Asheville. Gather for I-26 Widening Meeting on Monday Wednesday, April 11, 2018The potential start date for construction on Interstate 26 is creeping closer. Back1Next Last updated Apr. 16, 2018