Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island reopened after a 6-day closure due to ocean overwash and sand.

Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island reopened after six days of closure due to severe ocean overwash and sand. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced the reopening at 2 pm. Drivers are advised to drive with caution as there is still standing water and sand on the roadway. Ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke Island resumed with amended schedules on Friday.

March 29, 2024
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