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Ocean overwash closes NC 12 near Rodanthe on Outer Banks
Original: 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.
Why now: Coastal flooding is disrupting a key evacuation and travel route on the Outer Banks, affecting residents and visitors.
NC 12Marc Basnight BridgeRodantheOuter BanksNorth Carolina
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