"Scenes like this are common across Western NC today as crews are spread out ... according to the state's road closures map. Parts of 1-40 have been completely washed away and sections are ...

While much work still remains ahead for workers as they continue to clear debris, the "do not travel" warning that once was emboldened on the current road closure map has changed to "essential ...

NCDOT teams have spread out across the western part of the state to reopen what they can, but there is a long road ahead ...