23-04-2025
Seven months post-Helene, final bus stops on Asheville road set to reopen
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — Public transit users will soon be able to access all bus stops along a heavily traveled road in Asheville.'We're grateful for the patience of our riders and the hard work of NCDOT in restoring this vital corridor,' said Ashley Haire, Transportation Director for the City of Asheville.
Though some portions of the Swannanoa River Road opened in January and earlier this month, not all bus stops were accessible to residents. The stops were closed after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September 2024.
City officials said remaining bus stops along Swannanoa River Road will be reintegrated into Asheville Rides Transit's (ART) route network on Sunday, May 4.
'Bringing these bus stops back online is a key step in reconnecting communities impacted by the storm,' Haire continued.
Plans to restore bus shelters along the portion of the road are also in the works. Officials said shelter restoration will be completed on a different timeline, but did not share when.
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