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U.S. 321 in Blowing Rock reopens after rock slide

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Transportation reopened U.S. 321 at Cliff Dwellers in Blowing Rock after a rockslide closed the road early Wednesday morning.

The slide was small and crews worked to clear the slide as quickly as possible.

Traffic was being directed through the town of Blowing Rock on Business 321. The area is experiencing high winds and blowing snow, so motorists should expect delays and use extra caution traveling through the area.