NC12

North Carolina Highway 12, the main route along the Outer Banks, remains closed in sections where ocean water washed over the road. The overwash has left parts of the highway impassable, cutting off access for residents and visitors in affected areas. Drivers are being advised to use alternate routes while crews assess conditions and work to reopen the road.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation says sections of Highway 12, the main route along the Outer Banks, remain closed after ocean water washed over the road. Drivers are being kept off the affected stretches while crews assess conditions and wait for water to recede. Travelers in the area should expect delays and check updates before heading north or south along the barrier islands.

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.