The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has started assessing and working toward repairing roads, bridges, and highways impacted by Hurricane Helene, including Interstate 40.

Some East Tennessee residents remain missing as the area continues to rebuild from damage that occurred when the remnants of Hurricane Helene swept through Friday. The Tennessee National Guard said late Monday it had rescued more than 100 citizens and delivered more than 34,

The damage Hurricane Helene left behind will be felt for weeks and months to come. One of the hardest hit areas is East Tennessee. Catastrophic flooding has swallowed buildings and damaged countless roads and bridges.

Tennessee Department of Transportation officials held a virtual press conference on Sunday to share the latest news on storm damage to East Tennessee roadways.