NC 12 in Outer Banks Reopens to Northbound Traffic After Six-Day Closure
NC 12 in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, has reopened to northbound traffic following storm damage and a six-day closure. Two-way travel with alternating one-lane traffic is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 29, 2026 —
Northbound traffic on NC 12 in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, has resumed following a six-day closure due to storm damage. The route was previously inaccessible to northbound travelers.
The reopening comes after crews worked to address the damage sustained from recent storms. The exact nature and extent of the storm damage were not detailed in the available information.
Officials have announced plans for the next phase of traffic management. Beginning Wednesday, the highway is scheduled to accommodate two-way travel. This will be managed through alternating one-lane traffic patterns. Further details regarding the specific timing or duration of this alternating lane system were not provided.
The six-day closure had impacted access and travel within the Outer Banks region. The status of southbound traffic prior to this reopening, or any specific impacts on local communities or businesses during the closure, were not detailed. Information regarding the contractor responsible for repairs or any inspection outcomes was not made available. The duration of the repair work and the specific timeline for a full return to normal two-way, two-lane traffic were also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Horne on www.wavy.com, see more information here.
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