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

The N.C. Department of Transportation says major ocean overwash is still occurring and another low pressure system forecast to arrive tomorrow Wednesday.
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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 is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.