U.S. 176 Rebuild After Helene | Winston–Salem News

U.S. 176 in Polk County is finally getting the attention it’s long overdue for—after nearly two years shut down since Hurricane Helene, this mile-long gorge road near the North Pacolet River is set to reopen by late 2029. With a $32 million contract awarded to Blythe Construction, crews will build a new causeway and stabilize slopes with soil nails—all while keeping traffic off the road due to the tight space. The closure has forced locals onto I-26 and hurt small businesses, but with a clear timeline now, this critical stretch will soon be back up and running, completing one of the last major repairs from Helene’s devastation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5fa38ace62ef6516