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N.C. Hwy. 12 on Ocracoke Island will remain closed until Saturday

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston-Riggs
Published March 27, 2024 at 7:18 AM EDT
The N.C. Department of Transportation says major ocean overwash is still occurring and another low pressure system forecast to arrive tomorrow Wednesday.
NCDOT
The N.C. Department of Transportation says major ocean overwash is still occurring and another low pressure system forecast to arrive tomorrow Wednesday.

N.C. Hwy. 12 on Ocracoke Island will remain closed for the next several days.

The N.C. Department of Transportation says major ocean overwash is still occurring and another low pressure system forecast to arrive Wednesday.

N.C. 12 between the National Park Service pony pens and the South Dock ferry terminal continues to see deep water and hazardous driving conditions.

Ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke will remain suspended until the highway reopens.

Officials said those wishing to access or leave Ocracoke Village can currently do so via the Ferry System’s Pamlico Sound routes.

NCDOT anticipates reopening the highway on Saturday.
Annette Weston-Riggs
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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