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- 1NC12 highway closed where ocean washed over road▼NC12 remains closed in areas affected by ocean overwash
A stretch of North Carolina Highway 12 remains closed after ocean water washed over parts of the road, keeping sections impassable to traffic. NC12 is the main route along the Outer Banks, so closures cut off access between communities and force detours for residents and visitors. Officials have not given a timeline for reopening while conditions are assessed.
- 2Ocean overwash closes NC 12 near Rodanthe on Outer Banks●Ocean overwash closes NC 12 near Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
North Carolina Highway 12 near the Marc Basnight Bridge and the village of Rodanthe has been closed after ocean water washed over the roadway on the Outer Banks. NC 12 is the main route serving Hatteras Island, so closures cut off access for residents and visitors and typically prompt travellers to wait for crews to clear sand and water before reopening.