Major Flooding in North Carolina after Hurricane Mathew

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North Carolina (AP)– Transportation officials in North Carolina are warning that damage and flooding from Hurricane Matthew continue to cause problems on the state’s roads.

Officials said in a news release Monday that Interstate 95 continues to be closed in several locations. Flooding has closed the road in several places between the South Carolina state line and Dunn. Officials said the road will be closed until further notice and motorists are urged to plan alternate routes.

Gov. Pat McCrory warned that the state’s priority is to keep evacuation routes clear. He said it would be a good idea for visitors to avoid I-95.

I-40 is closed on a 3 mile stretch between Newton Grove and Benson, again, because of the flooding. Again, officials urge motorists to plan an alternate route.

Hundreds of homes are flooded near Lumberton, rescue crews had to perform rescues by helicopter pulling people off roofs in the Pinetop, North Carolina area.