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I-26 Interstate Road Conditions
I-26 Road Conditions & Weather
Radar and live pavement conditions along I-26 from Tennessee to South Carolina — plus closures, road work and the drive broken down into 3 state-by-state stretches.
Updated Sep 11, 2026 2:19 AM UTC · 3 states · Mostly dry
Lowest 67°F near Johnson City, Tennessee · Highest wind 8 mph near Columbia, South Carolina
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Interstate 26 (I-26) runs from Kingsport, Tennessee, through Asheville, North Carolina, to Charleston, South Carolina, providing a key northwest–southeast route between the mountains and the Atlantic coast. It passes through cities such as Johnson City, Asheville, Columbia, and Charleston. Route 26 is short enough to drive end to end in a day, mountains to ocean.
- Road system: Interstate Highway System
- Year of construction: 1950
- Length: 330 miles
Weather data from Sep 11, 2026 2:19 AM UTC
67°F
84°F
8 mph
29.95-30.05 inHg
Current I-26 Conditions by State
Tennessee I-26 road conditions
Dry
- Johnson City 75°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
- Kingsport 76°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
South Carolina I-26 road conditions
Dry
- Charleston 81°F · 5 mph wind · Dry
- Columbia 84°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
- Greenville 78°F · 0 mph wind · Dry
Measured state by state, I-26 runs 345 miles west to east from Kingsport, Tennessee to Charleston, South Carolina, crossing 3 states. Its longest stretch is 220 miles across South Carolina; its shortest is 54 miles in Tennessee.
| State | Miles | Share | Cities and mile markers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 54 | 16% | Kingsport 2 · Johnson City 22 |
| North Carolina | 71 | 21% | Asheville 27 |
| South Carolina | 220 | 64% | Greenville 25 (23 mi off) · Columbia 110 · Charleston 220 |
Mile markers count from each state's western line and start again at the next one, which is how most states number their exits as well. They are measured along the same road geometry these pages draw, so they land within a mile or two of the posted markers. A toll road that runs its own continuous numbering is the exception — on the New York Thruway the posts continue from New York City — and there the figure is how far into the state the place is rather than the number on the sign. Distances are measured state by state, never across a gap.
5 current reports along the route. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Lanes blocked
The left lane is closed on I-26 Westbound past Exit 59 in Henderson County, due to road work until Friday, September 11…
The left lane is closed on I-26 Westbound past Exit 59 in Henderson County, due to road work until Friday, September 11 at 7:00 am. Updated 7:18 pm. ID -26091000288.
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-26 Westbound in Buncombe County from mile marker 27 to mile marker 26. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 7596
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-26 Eastbound in Henderson County from mile marker 55 to mile marker 56. 1 Left lane closed. Id: 7597
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Lanes blocked
Use caution on I-26 Westbound past Exit 9 in Madison County, due to road work until Friday, August 14 at 5:00 pm…
Use caution on I-26 Westbound past Exit 9 in Madison County, due to road work until Friday, August 14 at 5:00 pm. Updated 6:04 pm. ID -26071600127.
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-26 Westbound in Buncombe County from mile marker 37 to mile marker 35. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 7604
North Carolina I-26 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 10, 2026 8:04 AM EDT
Asheville, NC weather
- In Asheville, NC, as of 8:04 AM on September 10, 2026, the weather is characterized by a temperature of 63°F with a relative humidity of 87%
- The air pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg
- Winds are light, coming from the northeast at 1 to 2 mph
- Visibility is good at approximately 10 miles
- There is a chance of fog in the area, which may impact visibility at times
- Overall, conditions are mild, but the humidity may make it feel slightly warmer.
South Carolina I-26 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 10, 2026 8:06 AM EDT
Charleston, SC weather
- The current weather in Charleston, SC, shows a maximum feels-like temperature forecasted to reach 100.6°F in about 5 to 6 hours, which presents a low temperature risk for outdoor activities
- The temperature is currently at 81.9°F with a dew point of 77.7°F and humidity at 87%
- The wind is coming from the southeast at 2 mph
- Visibility is good at 8.3 miles, and the weather is sunny
- There are no active alerts at this time.
Columbia, SC weather
- In Columbia, SC, the current weather conditions indicate a temperature of 75.9°F with a high feels-like temperature expected to reach 100°F later today, which poses a low risk for outdoor activities due to temperature effects
- The humidity level is quite high at 90%, contributing to a muggy atmosphere
- Winds are calm, currently at 0 mph, and visibility is good at approximately 6.1 miles
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and the weather is characterized by patchy fog
- The atmospheric pressure is steady at 30.17 inHg.
Greenville, SC weather
- Current weather conditions in Greenville, SC indicate a temperature of 67.6°F with a humidity level of 94%
- The wind is calm, blowing from the west-southwest at 1.2 MPH
- Visibility is good at 9.9 miles, and the weather is sunny with no precipitation currently reported
- The atmospheric pressure is at 30.09 inHg
- Overall, conditions are pleasant for outdoor activities.
Tennessee I-26 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 10, 2026 12:06 PM UTC
Johnson City, TN weather
- The current weather in Johnson City, TN, shows a temperature of 63.7°F with a relative humidity of 90%
- The dew point is at 60.6°F, indicating a moist atmosphere
- The wind is blowing from the southwest at 1.6 mph, contributing to a calm feel in the air
- Visibility is good at 9.9 miles, and the sky is partly cloudy, covering approximately 50% of the sky
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.12 inHg
- Overall, conditions are pleasant, with no significant weather alerts or precipitation currently affecting the area.
I-26 Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-26 closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-26 as of Sep 11, 2026 2:16 AM UTC. 5 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are I-26 road conditions today?
- The map on this page colors the route along I-26 by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 11, 2026 2:19 AM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 67°F to 84°F and the strongest wind is 8 mph.
- How long is Interstate 26, and which states does it cross?
- Measured state by state, I-26 runs 345 miles west to east, from Kingsport, Tennessee to Charleston, South Carolina, through 3 states: Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. The longest stretch is 220 miles across South Carolina. Mile markers restart at each state line, so Johnson City is around mile 22 in Tennessee.
- How often are I-26 road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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