NC 12 Closed in Rodanthe Area Due to Severe Ocean Overwash and Pavement Damage

North Carolina Highway 12 has been closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe. The closure was enacted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on Thursday morning.

The cause of the closure is severe ocean overwash, which has resulted in damage to approximately 500 feet of pavement along the roadway. This condition followed a dune breach that occurred at the Pea Island Visitor Center.

The specific timeframe for the reopening of NC 12 was not immediately available. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and monitor official NCDOT communications for updates on the road conditions and expected reopening. Further details regarding the extent of the damage or repair timelines were not provided.