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- 1Parts of North Carolina's NC12 closed by ocean overwash▼NCDOT says parts of NC12 remain closed due to ocean overwash
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.
- 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.