Hurricane Helene Recovery Information

November 10, 2024 Update

All Major Roads in Franklin are open. In the hardest hit counties of WNC, non-essential travel is now allowed but several roads are still not open or are undergoing repair. (scroll below for more information)

Debris Clean Up - Remember, it’s important to not touch or cut any cable that may have been displaced due to high winds or flooding. Before beginning to clean up and make repairs, call 811 or visit call811.com to determine where fiber or other cables are buried.

LIMITED TRUCK ROUTES AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS IN AREAS IMPACTED BY HELENE

I-40 is closed near the Tennessee border. » General Detour Routing

Vehicles under 30 feet may use roads marked with “Truck Closures” on the map.

Trucks over 30 feet should NOT use roads marked as “Truck Closures”.

Hazards, limited supplies and traffic delays remain in the affected areas. Obey all signs and barricades.

» NCDOT Road Reopening Dashboard

PLEASE NOTE: Click or tap the following link for real-time information on roads in WNC.
Click or tap here to visit DriveNC.gov »

The Town of Franklin has FREE Wi-Fi in the Town Hill area of downtown.

You can connect from Franklin Town Hall (95 East Main Street) all the way to the West Main Street / Harrison Avenue intersection. There is also coverage on Iotla Street, Phillips Street and Stewart Street.

FREE Wi-Fi in downtown Franklin is available 24/7 throughout the year.