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Crews Clearing Major Routes; Neighborhoods Still Blocked

PUBLISHED Feb 2, 2026, 9:27 AM ET

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Raleigh, North Carolina. State transportation crews worked through Sunday and Monday to clear interstates and major highways after two back-to-back winter storms, officials said. NCDOT reported interstates including I-40, I-26, I-95 and U.S. routes were largely cleared, while secondary and neighborhood roads remained covered with snow and ice. Local teams continued treating primary routes and shifting to two-lane roads, urging residents to avoid travel as refreezing risk persists. Counties reported varying conditions and limited access in some neighborhoods; officials warned full cleanup will take several days, with state and local crews assisting. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Two winter storms hit the Carolinas, producing ice and heavy snowfall.
Crews plowed and salted interstates and major routes through Sunday.
By late Sunday many interstates (I-40, I-26, I-95, U.S. routes) were largely cleared though icy spots persisted.
On Monday crews shifted to primary connectors and two-lane roads while warning of variable conditions.
Officials said clearing secondary and neighborhood roads will take several more days due to refreezing risk.