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More delays at the Interstate 40 rockslide
Work at the Interstate 40 rockslide in North Carolina continues to be delayed. A mix of heavy snow and frigid temperatures forced the cancellation of work Wednesday at the site of the slide which has closed the interstate since late October of last year. Crews estimate that at least four inches of snow has fallen on the site since they suspended work at around noon Tuesday, but a warming trend is forecast to begin on Friday with highs reaching into the low 60s by Monday. Snowfall has been up and temperatures down in the area near the rockslide this winter. From December through February, 24.7 inches of snow were recorded in the area which is 15 inches above normal. In addition, the average temperature through the period has been several degrees below normal. As of late Wednesday the North Carolina Department of Transportation was estimating that it will reopen the interstate by late April when work at the site should be completed. About one mile of the westbound lane, closest to the mountain will be closed until this summer to allow crews to complete the work, including the installation of rock bolts and anchor mesh, at five additional sites.
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