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- 1Ocean 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 Rodanthe has been closed after ocean water washed over the roadway on the Outer Banks. The route, a vital link for Hatteras Island communities, is frequently flooded during coastal storms and high surf. Travelers are being urged to use caution or find alternative arrangements while crews wait for conditions to improve.
- 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.