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Leaders to update on NC 12 storm damage and travel restoration
Original: Leaders to provide update on storm damage and restoring travel on NC 12
Local and state leaders on North Carolina's Outer Banks are set to give an update on storm damage to NC 12, the key highway linking Hatteras Island communities, and on efforts to restore travel along the route. The briefing is expected to cover repair timelines and access for residents and visitors. Reopening the road matters greatly for the area's tourism-dependent economy.
Why now: Storm damage has cut off a vital coastal highway, and residents and travelers are awaiting news on when access will be restored.
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