Drivers in eastern North Carolina tell WRAL News the paint on Interstate 95 is wearing down and causing visibility issues.
Danny Tharrington has lived in Nash County for 29 years and traveled I-95 more times than he can count.
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He said the section from Dortches to Roanoke Rapids is one of the worst areas.
"There are spots where if it rains, you cannot see any lines," Tharrington said.
He said the lack of attention to some stretches of I-95 in the area has been a long-term issue.
As a former firefighter, he said he responded to many accidents where he believed the unclear lines were a factor.
"If you can't see those lines, you can't tell where you are at. You will run off the road," he said.
Andrew Barksdale, spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, said several contributing factors can lead to the deterioration of roadway pavement markings, including traffic volumes, intense sunlight, and scraping with a snow plow, likely the cause of the recent issues on I-95.
NCDOT roadways are repainted every 5 to 10 years to avoid deterioration.
Barksdale said there are active contracts underway to restripe portions of I-95 in the Nash County area this spring. The agency typically limits work on pavement markings between Dec. 15 and March 15 due to cold temperatures.
Those who travel on I-440 have reported similar concerns -- to WRAL News and on social media. Earlier this month Barksdale said painting work was planned there as soon as the weather is warm enough.
"I can just tell you that if the weather had cooperated that paint would already be down on the road," he said.
Drivers can contact the NCDOT online to report specific trouble spots.