Facilities to reopen in time for July 4 holiday travel

The N.C. Department of Transportation has closed a pair of facilities along Interstate 85 near the Virginia State Line for renovations.  The Welcome Center on I-85 South in Warren County and the rest area on I-85 North in Granville County closed today for renovations that are expected to take up to 12 weeks to complete.  The department plans to reopen the facilities in time to accommodate travelers for the July 4 holiday weekend.  NCDOT operates 58 rest areas along interstate and primary highways throughout the state and nine Welcome Centers.