On Saturday, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) gave the green light for NC12, announcing on NCDOT NC 12 Facebook that the vital thoroughfare is now open and passable on Pea and Hatteras islands. The road has been cleared for residents, property owners, and workers, according to guidelines set by Dare County's reentry procedures. With visitor access scheduled to resume Sunday at 5 a.m., NCDOT urges caution since remnants of water and sand linger on the road in places.
NCDOT NC12 update, reporting progress on repairs, particularly on the north end of Ocracoke, which remains closed. The agency shared a time-lapse of its work and noted concerns about evening high tides potentially affecting the ongoing repairs.
NC12, which often closes after coastal storms and flooding, has reopened, allowing visitor traffic to resume. The road’s reopening reconnects Outer Banks communities and local businesses with the wider area.
NCDOT continues work to repair and reopen NC12 on Ocracoke Island. The department said it will provide updates as more information becomes available and shared recent footage showing ongoing repair efforts.
