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NC12 highway closed where ocean washed over road
Original: 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.
Why now: The closure affects travel on the main Outer Banks route and people are watching for updates on when it will reopen.
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