N.C. 9 Permanent Repairs Begin: Bat Cave Roadwork to Span One to Two Years
By Marge | Published 2025-12-08T18:33:26.86+00:00
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Bat Cave -- December 8, 2025: Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, permanent repairs and new construction have officially begun on N.C. 9, with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projecting timelines of one to two years for full completion across the damaged corridors.
The focus now shifts from emergency stabilization to long-term resilience, as crews move forward with rebuilding sections of the vital mountain highway near Bat Cave and the Henderson/Buncombe county line.Lower Section Near Bat Cave: One Year RemainingIn the lower portion of N.C. 9 near Bat Cave, drivers should prepare for approximately one more year of active construction. This segment requires extensive work, including the completion of:Permanent Retaining Walls: Replacing temporary structures