Two-Week Ramp Closure Begins for U.S. 74 to I-40 West in Haywood County

Haywood County -- July 21, 2026: Drivers traveling west from U.S. 74 onto Interstate 40 in Haywood County should prepare for a significant traffic change. Beginning Monday, July 20, the ramp from U.S. 74 to I-40 West is closed for approximately two weeks for essential bridge maintenance, requiring all westbound traffic to follow a signed detour. Motorists should expect delays and plan extra travel time.The closure affects the ramp connecting U.S. 74 to I-40 West in the Clyde/Lake Junaluska are