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- 1Ocean overwash shuts Highway 12 on North Carolina's Outer Banks▼Ocean overwash closes NC 12 near Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
North Carolina Highway 12, the main road linking Hatteras Island communities, has been closed near the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe after ocean water washed over the roadway. The closure cuts a key route for residents and visitors on the Outer Banks, and drivers are being told to avoid the area until conditions improve and crews can clear and inspect the road.
- 2Parts of North Carolina Highway 12 closed by ocean overwash●NCDOT says parts of NC12 remain closed due to ocean over wash
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says sections of NC 12, the main route along the Outer Banks, remain closed after ocean overwash covered parts of the road. Drivers are being warned to expect disruptions until crews can clear sand and water and confirm the highway is safe to reopen. NC 12 is the only road linking many Outer Banks communities, so closures typically affect residents, visitors and emergency access.