I-40 Widening Project West of Asheville Hinges on Local Decision to Study Toll Lanes

The key discussion focused on adopting a proposal to study the feasibility of adding express lanes with tolls to the widening project, which would stretch from Exit 27 (Clyde) to Exit 44 (Smokey Park Highway).Key Takeaways from the FBRMPO DiscussionProject Goal: The overall objective is to widen the I-40 corridor to alleviate severe congestion, particularly during peak travel times and after traffic incidents. The route is a major transportation artery, especially for commercial traffic moving t