NC 106 to close in both directions
Repairs expected to last months A new necessary repair has appeared in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. A deep pipe failure and a weakened slope below the road will require a closure of N.C. 106 […]
Department of Transportation
Mayor on Duty
The Gorge Road is a vital link for the two cities in Macon County, Franklin and Highlands. The photos show just how vulnerable the section of the road at the falls really is. Thankfully, the […]
DoT expects US-64 to reopen next week
Officials at the NC Department of Transportation said repairs to US-64 along the Cullasaja are nearing completion and the road should reopen next week. “All temporary shoring has been installed and all shotcrete operations have […]
A closer look at the mudslide that closed US-64
Photos by Will Murajda, DoT Division 14 Location and Surveys UPDATED on Jan. 18 U.S. 64 between Buck Creek Road and Brush Creek Road will remain closed until the end of the month pending weather […]
Closure of Dillard Road begins tonight
A section of Dillard Road (N.C. 106) will be closed beginning at 9 p.m. tonight (June 27). N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will replace a deteriorated culvert near Woodcrest Way. The work is expected […]
U.S. 64 closed at Bridal Veil Falls beginning March 29
Traffic detouring to Buck Creek Road during daytime closures N.C. Department of Transportation crews will perform a difficult repair on U.S. 64 at Bridal Veil Falls in Macon County from March 29 to April 16. […]
DOT approves plan to add trees to Main Street
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has approved the town’s revised plan to add planters with trees at a few locations along Main Street. The town sent the DOT the new plans after the Nov. […]