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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

Spokesperson for NCDOT Kim Deaner discusses the toll that record-breaking heat is taking on N.C. roads

from WPTF Afternoon News

Record-breaking summer heat is impacting more than people's comfort. It's also taking a toll on North Carolina's roads. As temperatures climb, asphalt absorbs and retains heat, causing pavement to soften. Kim Deaner, spokesperson for the NCDOT, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how they’re keeping roads safe.

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